HyperDic: rockefeller

English > 1 sense of the word Rockefeller:
NOUNperson Rockefeller, John D. Rockefeller, John Davison RockefellerUnited States industrialist who made a fortune in the oil business and gave half of it away (1839-1937)
Rockefeller > pronunciation
Soundsraa'kahfeh.ler
Rhymesalveolar ... Ziegler: 240 rhymes with ler...
English > Rockefeller: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningUnited States industrialist who made a fortune in the oil business and gave half of it away (1839-1937).
SynonymsJohn D. Rockefeller, John Davison Rockefeller
Instance ofindustrialistsomeone who manages or has significant financial interest in an industrial enterprise
philanthropist, altruistsomeone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
SpanishJohn Davison Rockefeller, John D. Rockefeller
CatalanJohn Davison Rockefeller, John D. Rockefeller

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