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English > 2 senses of the word Benton:
NOUNperson Benton, Thomas Hart BentonUnited States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975 )
person Benton, Thomas Hart Benton, Old BullionUnited States legislator who opposed the use of paper currency (1782-1858 )
Benton > pronunciation
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English > Benton: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningUnited States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975 ).
SynonymThomas Hart Benton
Instance ofpainterAn artist who paints / paints
English > Benton: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningUnited States legislator who opposed the use of paper currency (1782-1858 ).
SynonymsThomas Hart Benton, Old Bullion
Instance oflegislatorsomeone who makes or enacts laws