John D. Rockefeller

Definitions of John D. Rockefeller
  1. noun
    United States industrialist who made a fortune in the oil business and gave half of it away (1839-1937)
    synonyms: John Davison Rockefeller, Rockefeller
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    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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