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TINBERGEN

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Dutch economist noted for his work in econometrics (1903-1994)

Synonyms:

Jan Tinbergen; Tinbergen

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Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

economic expert; economist (an expert in the science of economics)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Dutch zoologist who showed that much animal behavior is innate and stereotyped (1907-1988)

Synonyms:

Nikolaas Tinbergen; Tinbergen

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

animal scientist; zoologist (a specialist in the branch of biology dealing with animals)

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