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vanderbilt

/ˈvæn.dɚ.bɪlt/

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noun

/ˈvæn.dɚ.bɪlt/C1formalamerican
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к видному американскому финансисту и бизнесмену, который накопил значительное состояние благодаря железнодорожным и судоходным предприятиям в 19 веке.

A proper noun referring to a prominent American financier and businessman who amassed a significant fortune through railroad and shipping enterprises in the 19th century.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. American financier and industrialistB2formalamerican

    A prominent American businessman and philanthropist who amassed a vast fortune in the 19th century through railroads and shipping.

    ruВандербильт

    • Cornelius Vanderbilt was one of the wealthiest Americans in history.
    • The Vanderbilt family built a famous mansion in New York City.
    • Vanderbilt University was named after him.