Definitions of Roosevelt [ˈroʊ zəˌvɛlt, -vəlt, ˈroʊz-; spelling pron. ˈru-]

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Definition of 'Roosevelt'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) Roosevelt
(Anna) Eleanor, 1884–1962, U.S. diplomat and author (wife of Franklin Delano Roosevelt).

2.  Roosevelt
Franklin Delano (“FDR”), 1882–1945, 32nd president of the U.S. 1933–45.

3.  Roosevelt
Theodore (Teddy, “T.R.”), 1858–1919, 26th president of the U.S. 1901–09: Nobel peace prize 1906.

4.  Roosevelt
Rio, a river flowing N from W Brazil to the Madeira River. ab. 400 mi. (645 km) long.

Definition of 'Roosevelt'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, F. D. Roosevelt, President Roosevelt, President Franklin Roosevelt, FDR
32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)

2. (noun) Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
wife of Franklin Roosevelt and a strong advocate of human rights (1884-1962)

3. (noun) Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, President Roosevelt, President Theodore Roosevelt
26th President of the United States; hero of the Spanish-American War; Panama Canal was built during his administration
"Theodore Roosevelt said `Speak softly but carry a big stick'" (1858-1919)

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