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Car·ne·gie
(kär′nə-gē, kär-nā′gē, -nĕg′ē), Andrew 1835-1919. Scottish-born American industrialist and philanthropist who amassed a fortune in the steel industry and donated millions of dollars for the benefit of the public.
Car·ne·gie
(kär′nə-gē), Dale 1888-1955. American educator known for his self-improvement book How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936).
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Carnegie
(ˈkɑːnəɡɪ; kɑːˈneɪ-)n
(Biography) Andrew. 1835–1919, US steel manufacturer and philanthropist, born in Scotland: endowed public libraries, education, and research trusts
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Car•ne•gie
(ˈkɑr nɪ gi, kɑrˈneɪ gi, -ˈnɛg i)n.
Andrew, 1835–1919, U.S. steel manufacturer and philanthropist, born in Scotland.
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Noun | 1. | Carnegie - United States educator famous for writing a book about how to win friends and influence people (1888-1955) |
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