HyperDic: harriman

English > 2 senses of the word Harriman:
NOUNperson Harriman, Averell Harriman, William Averell HarrimanUnited States financier who negotiated a treaty with the Soviet Union banning tests of nuclear weapons (1891-1986)
person Harriman, E. H. Harriman, Edward Henry HarrimanUnited States railway tycoon (1848-1909)
Harriman > pronunciation
Soundshheh'rihmahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > Harriman: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningUnited States financier who negotiated a treaty with the Soviet Union banning tests of nuclear weapons (1891-1986).
SynonymsAverell Harriman, William Averell Harriman
Instance ofdiplomat, diplomatistAn official engaged in international negotiations
financier, moneymanA person skilled in large scale financial transactions
SpanishAverell Harriman, William Averell Harriman
CatalanAverell Harriman, William Averell Harriman
English > Harriman: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningUnited States railway tycoon (1848-1909).
SynonymsE. H. Harriman, Edward Henry Harriman
Instance ofbusinessman, man of affairsA person engaged in commercial or industrial business (especially an owner or executive)
SpanishEdward Henry Harriman, E. H. Harriman, Harriman

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