harriman
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A surname of notable American individuals, specifically referring to two prominent 20th-century figures in business and diplomacy.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The railway empire was built by Harriman. (This refers to Edward Henry Harriman.)
- Ambassador Harriman served during the Cold War. (This refers to W. Averell Harriman.)
Advanced Usage
- The name Harriman is often used metonymically to refer to the legacy, influence, or era associated with these individuals.
- The Harriman fortune was vast.
- The Harriman mission to Moscow was crucial.
Variants and Related Words
- Harrimanesque (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the style, influence, or business acumen of the Harrimans.
- His strategy was positively Harrimanesque in its boldness.
Synonyms
- Tycoon (for E.H. Harriman)
- Financier
- Diplomat (for W.A. Harriman)
- Negotiator
Related Phrases
- Harriman family: Refers to the broader influential American family.
- The Harriman family has been prominent in politics and finance for generations.
Noun
- United States railway tycoon (1848-1909)
- United States financier who negotiated a treaty with the Soviet Union banning tests of nuclear weapons (1891-1986)