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PHINEAS TAYLOR BARNUM
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I. (noun)
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Meaning:
United States showman who popularized the circus (1810-1891)
Synonyms:
Barnum; P. T. Barnum; Phineas Taylor Barnum
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Instance hypernyms:
impresario; promoter; showman (a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments)