Definition: Meaning of, Melville, Herman in English to English dictionary.
Pronunciation:/ ˈmɛlvɪl /
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(1819-91) a US writer who wrote about his experiences as a sailor. He wrote MOBY-DICK, one of the most famous American novels. He also wrote Billy Budd, a story which Benjamin BRITTEN used in his OPERA of the same name.