HyperDic: guggenheim

English > 2 senses of the word Guggenheim:
NOUNperson Guggenheim, Solomon GuggenheimUnited States philanthropist
person Guggenheim, Meyer GuggenheimUnited States industrialist (born in Switzerland) who with his sons established vast mining and metal processing companies (1828-1905)
Guggenheim > pronunciation
Soundsguw'gahnhhay.m
RhymesAnaheim ... wintertime: 52 rhymes with aym...
English > Guggenheim: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningUnited States philanthropist; son of Meyer Guggenheim who created several foundations to support the arts (1861-1949).
SynonymSolomon Guggenheim
Instance ofphilanthropist, altruistsomeone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
English > Guggenheim: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningUnited States industrialist (born in Switzerland) who with his sons established vast mining and metal processing companies (1828-1905).
SynonymMeyer Guggenheim
Instance ofindustrialistsomeone who manages or has significant financial interest in an industrial enterprise
SpanishMeyer Guggenheim
CatalanMeyer Guggenheim

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