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Peter Cooper

DEFINITIONS OF: Peter Cooper

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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:
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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