dewey

Noun
  1. United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931) (synset 110953017)
    is an instance of: bibliothec, librarian - a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
    same as: melvil dewey, melville louis kossuth dewey
  2. A United States naval officer remembered for his victory at Manila Bay in the Spanish-American War (synset 110952835)
    is an instance of: naval officer - an officer in the navy
    same as: admiral dewey, george dewey
  3. United States pragmatic philosopher who advocated progressive education (1859-1952) (synset 110952649)
    is an instance of:
    same as: john dewey

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