HyperDic: owen

English > 2 senses of the word Owen:
NOUNperson Owen, Robert OwenWelsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
person Owen, Sir Richard OwenEnglish comparative anatomist and paleontologist who was an opponent of Darwinism (1804-1892)
Owen > pronunciation
Soundsow'ahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > Owen: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningWelsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858).
SynonymRobert Owen
Instance ofindustrialistsomeone who manages or has significant financial interest in an industrial enterprise
reformer, reformist, crusader, social reformer, melioristA disputant who advocates reform
SpanishOwen, Robert Owen
CatalanRobert Owen
English > Owen: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningEnglish comparative anatomist and paleontologist who was an opponent of Darwinism (1804-1892).
SynonymSir Richard Owen
Instance ofcomparative anatomistanatomist who compares the anatomy of different animals
paleontologist, palaeontologist, fossilistA specialist in paleontology
SpanishSir Richard Owen
CatalanOwen, Sir Richard Owen

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