Definitions for Wilson
ˈwɪl sən; ˈlæn fərdWil·son

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1. Wilson, Harriet Wilson(noun)

   author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

2. Wilson, Sir Angus Wilson, Angus Frank Johnstone Wilson(noun)

   English writer of novels and short stories (1913-1991)

3. Wilson, Alexander Wilson(noun)

   Scottish ornithologist in the United States (1766-1813)

4. Wilson, Robert Woodrow Wilson(noun)

   United States physicist honored for his work on cosmic microwave radiation (born in 1918)

5. Wilson, John Tuzo Wilson(noun)

   Canadian geophysicist who was a pioneer in the study of plate tectonics (1908-1993)

6. Wilson, James Wilson(noun)

   American Revolutionary leader who was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence (1742-1798)

7. Wilson, E. O. Wilson, Edward Osborne Wilson(noun)

   United States entomologist who has generalized from social insects to other animals including humans (born in 1929)

8. Wilson, Charles Thomson Rees Wilson(noun)

   Scottish physicist who invented the cloud chamber (1869-1959)

9. Wilson, Edmund Wilson(noun)

   United States literary critic (1895-1972)

10. Wilson, Woodrow Wilson, Thomas Woodrow Wilson, President Wilson(noun)

    28th President of the United States; led the United States in World War I and secured the formation of the League of Nations (1856-1924)

11. Wilson, Mount Wilson(noun)

    a peak in the San Juan mountains of Colorado (14,246 feet high)

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1. Wilson(ProperNoun)

   derived from the surname

   Etymology: From Will, short form of the given name .

2. Wilson(ProperNoun)

   Harold Wilson, Labour politician and British Prime Minister

   Etymology: From Will, short form of the given name .

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1. Wilson

   Wilson is a city and the county seat of Wilson County in the Coastal Plain region of the U.S. state of North Carolina. The 18th largest city in the state, Wilson had a population of 49,167 according to the 2010 census.

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1. wilson

   Song lyrics by wilson -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by wilson on the Lyrics.com website.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Wilson' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2579

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Wilson' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3443

How to pronounce Wilson?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Wilson in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Wilson in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Wilson in a Sentence

1. Avery Gardiner:

   During the Obama years, the government thought that 3D printed guns posed a serious threat to national security. I'm not aware of anything that has changed except who sits in the White House, untraceable and undetectable guns that bypass our bipartisan background check system put us all at risk. The country deserves answers from the Trump Administration about why it thinks this is a good idea. Making it easier for dangerous people to get guns is reckless and stupid, and this is going to make Americans less safe. Advocates for gun control have argued that 3D-printed guns could also pose security challenges as they pass through airport X-ray machines. Cody Wilson, who describes current 3D-printed guns as.

2. Kathleen Wilson:

   The coolness of water will make a swimmer less aware of a growing sunburn, while reflection of sunlight is more apparent on the beach, it can occur in the water as well. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends reapplying sunscreen at least every two hours to remain protected or immediately after a swim or excessive sweating occurs. For long-distance swimmers, re-applying sunscreen can be impossible once it wears off, so using an alternative like Balmex can be necessary, said Wilson. Traditionally used to treat diaper rash, Wilson said the key ingredient of zinc oxide makes Balmex a useful sunscreen. Its stickiness and adherence to the skin for lengthy periods provides swimmers with adequate sun protection, she said. Exposure to bacteria, parasites Swimmers may be unaware of the dangers of toxic algae, bacterial growth and parasites that thrive in warmer waters. There's also an extremely rare risk of exposure to Naegleria fowleri, a deadly brain-eating amoeba found in bodies of warm freshwater.

3. Justin Trudeau:

   The team has to trust each other. With Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott that trust has been broken. Our political opponents win when Liberals are divided.

4. Ben Ray Lujan:

   It was with profound sadness that I heard of the passing of Ambassador Wilson, a friend and fellow New Mexican for whom I had deep respect, ambassador Wilson was a devoted patriot who put country and duty before politics and had the courage to speak the truth in the face of extreme criticism.

5. Lyndon B. Johnson:

   I won't have you electioneering on my doorstep. Every time you get in trouble in Parliament you run over here with your shirttail hanging out. (To Prime Minister Harold Wilson)

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