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TOWNSEND HARRIS
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• TOWNSEND HARRIS (noun)
The noun TOWNSEND HARRIS has 1 sense:
1. United States diplomat who was instrumental in opening Japan to foreign trade (1804-1878)
Familiarity information: TOWNSEND HARRIS used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
United States diplomat who was instrumental in opening Japan to foreign trade (1804-1878)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Harris; Townsend Harris
Instance hypernyms:
diplomat; diplomatist (an official engaged in international negotiations)
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