HyperDic: townsend_harris

English > 1 sense of the expression Townsend Harris:
NOUNperson Townsend Harris, HarrisUnited States diplomat who was instrumental in opening Japan to foreign trade (1804-1878)
English > Townsend Harris: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningUnited States diplomat who was instrumental in opening Japan to foreign trade (1804-1878).
SynonymHarris
Instance ofdiplomat, diplomatistAn official engaged in international negotiations
SpanishTownsend Harris
CatalanTownsend Harris

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