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hamilton

/ˈhæm.ɪl.tən/

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noun

/ˈhæm.ɪl.tən/B2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к фамилии известных личностей, включая государственного деятеля США и первого министра финансов, а также к портовому городу в Онтарио (Канада) и столице Бермудских островов.

A proper noun referring to a surname of notable individuals, including a U.S. statesman and first Secretary of the Treasury, as well as a port city in Ontario, Canada, and the capital of Bermuda.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Alexander HamiltonB2formal

    American statesman, first Secretary of the Treasury, and a Founding Father of the United States.

    ruАлександр Гамильтон

    • Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury.
    • He established the first national bank in the United States.
    • Hamilton was mortally wounded in a duel with Aaron Burr.

    Synonymsalexander hamilton

  2. Sir William Rowan HamiltonC1formal

    Irish mathematician known for his work in algebra and optics.

    ruСэр Уильям Роуэн Гамильтон

    • Sir William Rowan Hamilton invented quaternions.
    • He made significant contributions to the study of optics.
    • Hamilton's equations are fundamental in classical mechanics.
  3. Emma HamiltonB2formal

    English beauty and mistress of Admiral Horatio Nelson.

    ruЭмма Гамильтон

    • Emma Hamilton was the mistress of Admiral Nelson.
    • She was known for her beauty and social influence.
    • Her relationship with Nelson was highly publicized.
  4. Alice HamiltonC1formal

    American toxicologist known for her work on industrial poisons.

    ruАлиса Гамильтон

    • Alice Hamilton was a pioneer in industrial toxicology.
    • She studied the effects of lead and other poisons on workers.
    • Her research led to improved safety regulations.
  5. City in OntarioB1formal

    A port city in southeastern Ontario, Canada, at the western end of Lake Ontario.

    ruГород в Онтарио

    • Hamilton is a major industrial city in Ontario.
    • The city is located on the shores of Lake Ontario.
    • Hamilton is known for its steel production.
  6. Capital of BermudaB1formal

    The capital city of Bermuda, located on the island's central coast.

    ruГамильтон

    • Hamilton is the capital of Bermuda.
    • The city is a popular tourist destination.
    • Hamilton's harbor is a hub for cruise ships.
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