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Peter Cooper

Description:

Peter Cooper refers to the name of an American industrialist, inventor, and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of American industry during the 19th century.

In addition to being an industrial tycoon, Peter Cooper was also known as an advocate for free education, and he established the Cooper Union school in New York City, providing tuition-free education to students.

Senses:

1. Noun: Peter Cooper - the person
2. Noun: Cooper Union - a tuition-free educational institution
3. Adjective: Cooperesque - relating to the style or ideas of Peter Cooper

Sample Sentences:

• Noun (Person): Peter Cooper was a renowned American industrialist and philanthropist.
• Noun (Institution): Cooper Union offers exceptional educational opportunities for aspiring artists and engineers.
• Adjective (Cooperesque): The museum's architecture had a certain Cooperesque charm, reminiscent of Peter Cooper's style.

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