HyperDic: francis_everett_townsend

English > 1 sense of the expression Francis Everett Townsend:
NOUNperson Francis Everett Townsend, TownsendUnited States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government
English > Francis Everett Townsend: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningUnited States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960).
SynonymTownsend
Instance ofreformer, reformist, crusader, social reformer, melioristA disputant who advocates reform

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