Bacon

/ˈbeɪkən/
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Other forms: Bacons

Definitions of Bacon
  1. noun
    English scientist and Franciscan monk who stressed the importance of experimentation; first showed that air is required for combustion and first used lenses to correct vision (1220-1292)
    synonyms: Roger Bacon
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    monastic, monk
    a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
    scientist
    a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
  2. noun
    English statesman and philosopher; precursor of British empiricism; advocated inductive reasoning (1561-1626)
    synonyms: 1st Baron Verulam, Baron Verulam, Francis Bacon, Sir Francis Bacon, Viscount St. Albans
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    philosopher
    a specialist in philosophy
    national leader, solon, statesman
    a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
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