Sir Isaac Pitman

/sər ˌaɪˈzʌk ˌpɪtmən/
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Definitions of Sir Isaac Pitman
  1. noun
    English educator who invented a system of phonetic shorthand (1813-1897)
    synonyms: Pitman
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    educator, pedagog, pedagogue
    someone who educates young people
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