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Smith

/smɪθ/
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Other forms: Smiths

Definitions of Smith
  1. noun
    Scottish economist who advocated private enterprise and free trade (1723-1790)
    synonyms: Adam Smith
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    example of:
    economic expert, economist
    an expert in the science of economics
  2. noun
    English explorer who helped found the colony at Jamestown, Virginia; was said to have been saved by Pocahontas (1580-1631)
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    example of:
    adventurer, explorer
    someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
  3. noun
    religious leader who founded the Mormon Church in 1830 (1805-1844)
    synonyms: Joseph Smith
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    example of:
    Latter-Day Saint, Mormon
    a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
  4. noun
    United States suffragist who refused to pay taxes until she could vote (1792-1886)
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    example of:
    suffragist
    an advocate of the extension of voting rights (especially to women)
  5. noun
    Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
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    example of:
    national leader, solon, statesman
    a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
  6. noun
    United States singer noted for her rendition of patriotic songs (1909-1986)
  7. noun
    United States blues singer (1894-1937)
    synonyms: Bessie Smith
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    singer, vocaliser, vocalist, vocalizer
    a person who sings
  8. noun
    United States sculptor (1906-1965)
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    example of:
    carver, sculptor, sculpturer, statue maker
    an artist who creates sculptures
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