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Rockefeller
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English
Etymology 1
From the en de - place name Rockenfeld.
Proper noun
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en American German.
en w:John D. Rockefeller; American business man and philanthropist.
Derived terms
en Rockefelleresque Rockefellerian
Etymology 2
From John D. Rockefeller, the American industrialist who founded Standard Oil, also recognized for his 20th century philanthropy.
Noun
A very rich person.
en 1970 Donald Kaul How to Light a Water Heater and Other War Stories 127 "You don't have to be a Rockefeller to have an air conditioner," she said.
en 1998 Kirk Jones Waking Ned Tomboy films Annie: You're acting like you won the lotto yourself.Jackie: Aye, aye, Rockefeller, that's me.
en History of the United States
Italian
Etymology
it :bor en:Rockefeller
it en Rockefeller.
Pronunciation
Ròckfèller<r:DiPI>
Proper noun
mfbysense
it en surname
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