Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Edward Henry Harriman: An American financier and railroad executive, known for his significant role in the development and consolidation of the U.S. railway system in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Usage

• Proper noun: This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure. It is typically used in historical, biographical, or business contexts.
  • The expansion of the Union Pacific Railroad is closely associated with E. H. Harriman.
  • The biography details the life and business strategies of E. H. Harriman.

Advanced Usage

• "The Harriman fortune": Refers to the wealth accumulated by E. H. Harriman and his family.
  • Philanthropic efforts were funded by the Harriman fortune.
• "Harriman's legacy": Refers to the long-term impact of his work on American railroads and finance.
  • The modern rail network is part of Harriman's legacy.

Variants and Related Words

• Harriman (noun): A common shortened form of the full name.
  • The deal was negotiated by Harriman himself.
• Harriman family (noun phrase): Refers to his descendants, who remained influential in finance, politics, and philanthropy.
  • The Harriman family was a major force in 20th-century American society.

Synonyms

• Railroad magnate: A person who owns or controls a large railroad company.
• Railway tycoon: A wealthy and powerful business leader in the railway industry.
• Financier: A person concerned with the management of large amounts of money on behalf of governments, companies, or other entities.

Related Phrases

• Harriman Alaska Expedition (noun phrase): A 1899 scientific expedition to Alaska funded and led by E. H. Harriman.
  • The Harriman Alaska Expedition collected valuable ecological data.
• Harriman State Park (noun phrase): A state park in New York, named in honor of the Harriman family's donations of land.
  • We went hiking in Harriman State Park.

Noun

1. United States railway tycoon (1848-1909)