Paul Robeson

/ˌpɔl ˌroʊb(ə)sən/
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Definitions of Paul Robeson
  1. noun
    United States bass singer and an outspoken critic of racism and proponent of socialism (1898-1976)
    synonyms: Paul Bustill Robeson, Robeson
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    civil rights activist, civil rights leader, civil rights worker
    a leader of the political movement dedicated to securing equal opportunity for members of minority groups
    singer, vocaliser, vocalist, vocalizer
    a person who sings
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