Bacon

/ˈbeɪkən/

Other forms: Bacons

Definitions of Bacon

1. noun

   English scientist and Franciscan monk who stressed the importance of experimentation; first showed that air is required for combustion and first used lenses to correct vision (1220-1292)
   synonyms: Roger Bacon

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   monastic, monk

   a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

   scientist

   a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
2. noun

   English statesman and philosopher; precursor of British empiricism; advocated inductive reasoning (1561-1626)
   synonyms: 1st Baron Verulam, Baron Verulam, Francis Bacon, Sir Francis Bacon, Viscount St. Albans

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   philosopher

   a specialist in philosophy

   national leader, solon, statesman

   a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs