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Definition of Wilson
1. Noun. Author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870).
2. Noun. English writer of novels and short stories (1913-1991).
3. Noun. Scottish ornithologist in the United States (1766-1813).
4. Noun. United States physicist honored for his work on cosmic microwave radiation (born in 1918).
5. Noun. Canadian geophysicist who was a pioneer in the study of plate tectonics (1908-1993).
6. Noun. American Revolutionary leader who was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence (1742-1798).
7. Noun. United States entomologist who has generalized from social insects to other animals including humans (born in 1929).
Exact synonyms: E. O. Wilson, Edward Osborne Wilson
Generic synonyms: Bug-hunter, Bugologist, Entomologist
Generic synonyms: Bug-hunter, Bugologist, Entomologist
8. Noun. Scottish physicist who invented the cloud chamber (1869-1959).
9. Noun. United States literary critic (1895-1972).
10. Noun. 28th President of the United States; led the United States in World War I and secured the formation of the League of Nations (1856-1924).
Exact synonyms: President Wilson, Thomas Woodrow Wilson, Woodrow Wilson
Generic synonyms: Chief Executive, President, President Of The United States, United States President
Derivative terms: Wilsonian
Generic synonyms: Chief Executive, President, President Of The United States, United States President
Derivative terms: Wilsonian
11. Noun. A peak in the San Juan mountains of Colorado (14,246 feet high).
Definition of Wilson
1. Proper noun. (surname A=An English, Scottish and northern Irish patronymic from=given names) ¹
2. Proper noun. (surnames male given name) derived from the surname ¹
3. Proper noun. Harold Wilson, Labour politician and British Prime Minister ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com