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Rockefeller en · PROPN · etymology 1

Etymology

From the German place name Rockenfeld.

Meanings

1. An American surname from German.
2. American capitalist. Founder, leader, and owner of Standard Oil Company.

Deriveds

Rockefellerian · Rockefelleresque

Rockefeller en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

From John D. Rockefeller, the American industrialist who founded Standard Oil, also recognized for his 20th century philanthropy.

Meanings

1. A very rich person.
   • "You don't have to be a Rockefeller to have an air conditioner," she said. 1970, Donald Kaul, How to Light a Water Heater and Other War Stories, page 127:
   • Annie: You're acting like you won the lotto yourself. Jackie: Aye, aye, Rockefeller, that's me. 1998, Kirk Jones, Waking Ned, Tomboy films:

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