Peter Cooper

/ˈpitər ˌkupər/
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Definitions of Peter Cooper
  1. noun
    United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
    synonyms: Cooper
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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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