Rockefeller (album)
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noun


(1)   United States industrialist who made a fortune in the oil business and gave half of it away (1839-1937)
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Etymology 2


From John D. Rockefeller, the American industrialist who founded Standard Oil, also recognized for his 20th century philanthropy.

Noun



  1. A very rich person.
    • 1970, Donald Kaul, How to Light a Water Heater and Other War Stories, page 127
      "You don't have to be a Rockefeller to have an air conditioner," she said.
    • 1998, Kirk Jones, Waking Ned, Tomboy films
      Annie: You're acting like you won the lotto yourself.
      Jackie: Aye, aye, Rockefeller, that's me.
 
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