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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Rockefeller
"John D. Rockefeller é conhecido por sua filantropia."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A surname of a prominent American family known for their wealth and philanthropy, particularly in the oil industry.
"John D. Rockefeller was one of the richest men in history." - 2
Refers to a member of the Rockefeller family, often associated with significant contributions to various charitable causes.
"The Rockefellers have funded numerous educational institutions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The surname Rockefeller is of German origin, derived from the German word 'rocken' meaning 'to rock' and 'feller' meaning 'one who cuts down'. The name became prominent in the late 19th century with John D. Rockefeller, the American oil industry magnate and philanthropist.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Rockefeller" is said worldwide
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Rockefeller
Transliteration: Rockefeller
"John D. Rockefeller est connu pour sa philanthropie."
Rockefeller
Transliteration: Rockefeller
"John D. Rockefeller war ein einflussreicher Industrieller."
Rockefeller
Transliteration: Rockefeller
"John D. Rockefeller è noto per la sua ricchezza."
Rockefeller
Transliteration: Rockefeller
"John D. Rockefeller fue un magnate del petróleo."
Rockefeller
Transliteration: Rockefeller
"John D. Rockefeller é conhecido por sua filantropia."
रॉकेफेलर
Transliteration: Rokefelar
"जॉन डी. रॉकेफेलर एक प्रसिद्ध उद्योगपति थे।"
洛克菲勒
Transliteration: Luòkèfēilè
"约翰·D·洛克菲勒是美国历史上最富有的人之一。"
록펠러
Transliteration: Rokpelleo
"존 D. 록펠러는 미국의 석유 재벌입니다."
ロックフェラー
Transliteration: Rokkufērā
"ジョン・D・ロックフェラーはアメリカの石油王です。"
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