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ROGERS
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
United States psychologist who developed client-centered therapy (1902-1987)
Synonyms:
Carl Rogers; Rogers
Classified under:
Instance hypernyms:
psychologist (a scientist trained in psychology)
Sense 2
Meaning:
United States dancer and film actress who partnered with Fred Astaire (1911-1995)
Synonyms:
Ginger Rogers; Rogers; Virginia Katherine McMath; Virginia McMath
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Instance hypernyms:
actress (a female actor)
dancer; professional dancer; terpsichorean (a performer who dances professionally)
Sense 3
Meaning:
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
Synonyms:
Rogers; Will Rogers; William Penn Adair Rogers
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Instance hypernyms:
humorist; humourist (someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way)