benjamin


Definition: Meaning of, benjamin in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈbɛnʤəmɪn /

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benjamin benjamins
  1. gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
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Benjamin


Definition: Meaning of, Benjamin in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈbɛndʒəmɪn /

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Benjamin benjamins
  1. Old Testament the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel and one of the twelve forebears of the tribes of Israel
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Benjamin used in phrases

  • Benjamin Britten (noun)
    1. 1913-1976 major English composer of the 20th century; noted for his operas
  • Benjamin David Goodman (noun)
    1. 1909-1986 including black as well as white musicians united States clarinettist who in 1934 formed a big band and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing
  • Benjamin Disraeli (noun)
    1. 1804-1881 british statesman who as Prime Minister bought controlling interest in the Suez Canal and made Queen Victoria the empress of India
  • Benjamin Franklin (noun)
    1. 1706-1790 printer whose success as an author led him to take up politics; he helped draw up the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution; he played a major role in the American Revolution and negotiated French support for the colonists; as a scientist he is remembered particularly for his research in electricity
  • Benjamin Franklin Bridge (noun)
    1. a suspension bridge across the Delaware River
  • Benjamin Harris (noun)
    1. 1673-1713 publisher of the first newspaper printed in America
  • Benjamin Harrison (noun)
    1. 1833-1901 23rd President of the United States
  • Benjamin Henry Latrobe (noun)
    1. 1764-1820 born in England united States architect whose works include the chambers of the United States Congress and the Supreme Court; considered the first professional architect in the United States
  • Benjamin Jonson (noun)
    1. 1572-1637 english dramatist and poet who was the first real poet laureate of England
  • Benjamin Jowett (noun)
    1. 1817-1893 english classical scholar noted for his translations of Plato and Aristotle
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