NOBEL

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

Swedish chemist remembered for his invention of dynamite and for the bequest that created the Nobel prizes (1833-1896)

Synonyms:

Alfred Bernhard Nobel; Alfred Nobel; Nobel

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

chemist (a scientist who specializes in chemistry)

altruist; philanthropist (someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being)

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