Cooper

/ˈkupər/
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Other forms: Coopers

Definitions of Cooper
  1. noun
    United States novelist noted for his stories of American Indians and the frontier life (1789-1851)
    synonyms: James Fenimore Cooper
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    example of:
    author, writer
    a person who writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
  2. noun
    United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
    synonyms: Peter Cooper
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    industrialist
    someone who manages or has significant financial interest in an industrial enterprise
    altruist, philanthropist
    someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
  3. noun
    United States film actor noted for his portrayals of strong silent heroes (1901-1961)
    synonyms: Frank Cooper, Gary Cooper
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    example of:
    actor, histrion, player, role player, thespian
    a theatrical performer
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