Thomasite en · NOUN · etymology 1
Etymology
From Thomas + -ite, after the USAT Thomas transport ship on which they travelled.
Meanings
- (historical) Any of the group of American teachers sent to the Philippines in 1901, or arriving in the first few years on the American Colonial Period of the Philippines.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |