Chapman

/ˈtʃæpm(ə)n/
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Other forms: Chapmans; Chapmen

Definitions of Chapman
  1. noun
    United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
    synonyms: John Chapman, Johnny Appleseed
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    pioneer
    one the first colonists or settlers in a new territory
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