HyperDic: john_jacob_astor

English > 1 sense of the expression John Jacob Astor:
NOUNperson John Jacob Astor, AstorUnited States capitalist (born in Germany) who made a fortune in fur trading (1763-1848)
English > John Jacob Astor: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningUnited States capitalist (born in Germany) who made a fortune in fur trading (1763-1848).
SynonymAstor
Instance ofcapitalistA person who invests capital in a business (especially a large business)
SpanishJohn Jacob Astor
CatalanAstor, John Jacob Astor

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