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English > 2 senses of the word Haley:
NOUNperson Haley, Bill Haley, William John Clifton Haley Jr.United States rock singer who was one of the first to popularize rock'n'roll music (1925-1981 )
person Haley, Alex HaleyUnited States writer and Afro-American who wrote a fictionalized account of tracing his family roots back / back to Africa (1921-1992 )
Haley > pronunciation
Soundshhey'liy
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English > Haley: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningUnited States rock singer who was one of the first to popularize rock'n'roll music (1925-1981 ).
SynonymsBill Haley, William John Clifton Haley Jr.
Instance ofrock starA famous singer of rock music
English > Haley: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningUnited States writer and Afro-American who wrote a fictionalized account of tracing his family roots back / back to Africa (1921-1992 ).
SynonymAlex Haley
Instance ofwriter, authorWrites (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)