Rockefeller
pronunciation
How to pronounce Rockefeller in British English:
UK [ˈrɔkifelə]
How to pronounce Rockefeller in American English:
US [ˈrɑkəˌfɛlɚ]
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- Noun:
- United States industrialist who made a fortune in the oil business and gave half of it away (1839-1937)
Word Origin
- Rockefeller (n.)
- "immensely rich man," 1938, in reference to U.S. financier and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller (1839-1937).
Example
- 1. But rockefeller also donated to ewing 's research .
- 2. Plus a change , as john d. rockefeller might say .
- 3. They were testing rockefeller 's honesty .
- 4. Ever since , chase has been the virtual general headquarters of the rockefeller financial empire .
- 5. Like nancy aldrich rockefeller she has been the driving force behind its creation .