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Cooper

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: Cooper

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United States novelist noted for his stories of American Indians and the frontier life (1789-1851)
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United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
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United States film actor noted for his portrayals of strong silent heroes (1901-1961)
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: Cooper
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n United States novelist noted for his stories of American Indians and the frontier life (1789-1851)

Synonyms:
James Fenimore Cooper
Example of:
author, writer
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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n United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)

Synonyms:
Peter Cooper
Example of:
industrialist
someone who manages or has significant financial interest in an industrial enterprise
altruist, philanthropist
someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
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n United States film actor noted for his portrayals of strong silent heroes (1901-1961)

Synonyms:
Frank Cooper, Gary Cooper
Example of:
actor, histrion, player, role player, thespian
a theatrical performer
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