cooper

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. 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)
  2. noun United States film actor noted for his portrayals of strong silent heroes (1901-1961)
  3. noun United States novelist noted for his stories of American Indians and the frontier life (1789-1851)

Etymology

From coop + -er.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Peter Cooper

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