HyperDic: benjamin_franklin

English > 1 sense of the expression Benjamin Franklin:
NOUNperson Benjamin Franklin, Franklinprinter whose success as an author led him to take up politics
English > Benjamin Franklin: 1 sense > noun 1, person
Meaningprinter 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 (1706-1790).
SynonymFranklin
Instance ofAmerican Revolutionary leaderA nationalist leader in the American Revolution and in the creation of the United States
printer, pressmansomeone whose occupation is printing
scientistA person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
writer, authorWrites (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
SpanishBenjamin Franklin
CatalanBenjamin Franklin

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