LESSEPS

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

French diplomat who supervised the construction of the Suez Canal (1805-1894)

Synonyms:

Ferdinand de Lesseps; Lesseps; Vicomte Ferdinand Marie de Lesseps

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

diplomat; diplomatist (an official engaged in international negotiations)

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