TOWNSEND

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)

Synonyms:

Francis Everett Townsend; Townsend

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Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

crusader; meliorist; reformer; reformist; social reformer (a disputant who advocates reform)

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