Stephenson

/ˈstivənsən/
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Other forms: Stephensons

Definitions of Stephenson
  1. noun
    English railway pioneer who built the first passenger railway in 1825 (1781-1848)
    synonyms: George Stephenson
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    example of:
    businessman, man of affairs
    a person engaged in commercial or industrial business (especially an owner or executive)
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