Reference meaning
Dewey
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United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931)
Related source terms
melvil deweymelville louis kossuth dewey
Other meanings
2. noun
a United States naval officer remembered for his victory at Manila Bay in the Spanish-American War
3. noun
United States pragmatic philosopher who advocated progressive education (1859-1952)
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