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Rockefeller

roc·ke·fel·ler

US/ˈrɑkʌˌfɛlɜr/ fairly common

noun

1.

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

Origin

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

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