John Wanamaker

Definitions of John Wanamaker
  1. noun
    United States businessman whose business grew into one of the first department stores (1838-1922)
    synonyms: Wanamaker
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    businessman, man of affairs
    a person engaged in commercial or industrial business (especially an owner or executive)
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