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sinclair

/ˈsɪn.klɛər/

Traducción: Apellido propio asociado a personalidades famosas, incluyendo a un escritor estadounidense conocido por novelas sobre reformas sociales (1878-1968) y a un ingeniero eléctrico y empresario británico (nacido en 1940).

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C1formalcommon/ˈsɪn.klɛər/

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A proper noun referring to a surname of notable individuals, including an American writer known for social reform novels (1878-1968) and a British electrical engineer and entrepreneur (born 1940).

  • 🇪🇸Apellido propio asociado a personalidades famosas, incluyendo a un escritor estadounidense conocido por novelas sobre reformas sociales (1878-1968) y a un ingeniero eléctrico y empresario británico (nacido en 1940).
  1. Upton Sinclair B2 formal

    An American writer and social reformer (1878–1968), best known for his novel 'The Jungle' which exposed conditions in the meatpacking industry.

    • Upton Sinclair's novel 'The Jungle' led to significant food safety reforms.
    • Sinclair was a prominent muckraker in the early 20th century.
    • Many of Sinclair's works argued for social justice and political change.

    🇪🇸Upton Sinclair

  2. Clive Sinclair B2 formal british

    An English entrepreneur and inventor (born 1940), known for founding Sinclair Research and creating early home computers like the ZX Spectrum.

    • Clive Sinclair's ZX Spectrum was a hugely popular home computer in the 1980s.
    • Sinclair Research introduced innovative products like the Sinclair C5 electric vehicle.
    • Clive Sinclair is considered a pioneer in the British home computer industry.

    🇪🇸Clive Sinclair