English Explanatory Dictionary

Smithsonian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to James Smithson (c.1765–1829), British mineralogist and chemist whose bequest was used to set up the Smithsonian Institution in the United States.
name
  1. The Smithsonian Institution, a group of museums and research centers established in 1846 and administered by the United States government.

Pronunciation

/smɪθˈsəʊni.ən/

Word forms

Smithsonian more Smithsonian most Smithsonian the Smithsonian

Etymology

From Smithson + -ian.

Derived words

Blacksonian
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