HyperDic: pitman

English > 2 senses of the word Pitman / pitman:
NOUNperson Pitman, Sir Isaac PitmanEnglish educator who invented a system of phonetic shorthand (1813-1897)
person pitman, coal miner, colliersomeone who works in a coal mine
Pitman / pitman > pronunciation
Soundspih'tmahn
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English > Pitman: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningEnglish educator who invented a system of phonetic shorthand (1813-1897).
SynonymSir Isaac Pitman
Instance ofeducator, pedagogue, pedagogsomeone who educates young people
English > pitman: 2 senses > noun 2, person
Meaningsomeone who works in a coal mine.
Synonymscoal miner, collier
Broaderminer, mineworkerlaborer who works in a mine
Spanishcarbonero, minera, minero de carbón, minero del carbón, minero
Catalancarboner, miner de carbó

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