HyperDic: john_harvard

English > 1 sense of the expression John Harvard:
NOUNperson John Harvard, HarvardAmerican philanthropist who left his library and half his estate to the Massachusetts college that now bears his name (1607-1638)
English > John Harvard: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningAmerican philanthropist who left his library and half his estate to the Massachusetts college that now bears his name (1607-1638).
SynonymHarvard
Instance ofphilanthropist, altruistsomeone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
SpanishHarvard, John Harvard
CatalanHarvard, John Harvard

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