Tinbergen

/ˈtɪnˌbɛrgən/
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Definitions of Tinbergen
  1. noun
    Dutch zoologist who showed that much animal behavior is innate and stereotyped (1907-1988)
    synonyms: Nikolaas Tinbergen
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    example of:
    animal scientist, zoologist
    a specialist in the branch of biology dealing with animals
  2. noun
    Dutch economist noted for his work in econometrics (1903-1994)
    synonyms: Jan Tinbergen
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    example of:
    economic expert, economist
    an expert in the science of economics
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