Acheson

/ˈætʃəsən/
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Other forms: Achesons

Definitions of Acheson
  1. noun
    United States statesman who promoted the Marshall Plan and helped establish NATO (1893-1971)
    synonyms: Dean Acheson, Dean Gooderham Acheson
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    national leader, solon, statesman
    a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
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