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FERDINAND DE LESSEPS
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
French diplomat who supervised the construction of the Suez Canal (1805-1894)
Synonyms:
Ferdinand de Lesseps; Lesseps; Vicomte Ferdinand Marie de Lesseps
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Instance hypernyms:
diplomat; diplomatist (an official engaged in international negotiations)