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guggenheim

/ˈɡʊɡ.ən.haɪm/

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noun

/ˈɡʊɡ.ən.haɪm/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к фамилии известной семьи промышленников и филантропов, в первую очередь ассоциирующейся с музеем Гуггенхайма и различными благотворительными фондами.

A proper noun referring to a surname of a prominent family of industrialists and philanthropists, notably associated with the Guggenheim Museum and various charitable foundations.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. B2formalamerican

    A member of the Guggenheim family, particularly Meyer Guggenheim (1828-1905) or his son, who were prominent industrialists and philanthropists in the United States.

    ruФилантроп

    • Meyer Guggenheim established a vast mining and metal processing empire.
    • The Guggenheim family created several foundations to support the arts.
    • Daniel Guggenheim was a notable philanthropist who funded aeronautical research.
  2. Museum or FoundationB1formalamerican

    Refers to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, a famous modern art museum in New York City, or other institutions founded by the Guggenheim family.

    ruМузей или Фонд

    • The Guggenheim Museum in New York is known for its unique spiral architecture.
    • She visited the Guggenheim to see the new exhibition.
    • The Guggenheim Foundation awards fellowships to artists and scholars.