Carnegie Definition & Meaning

carnegie
noun
  1. United States educator famous for writing a book about how to win friends and influence people (1888-1955)
  2. United States industrialist and philanthropist who endowed education and public libraries and research trusts (1835-1919)

"Carnegie" in song lyrics

See how carnegie is used in real songs:

  • "Take over the economy, make more money than Carnegie"
    The Reverend William Burk f/ Shaki — Rather Serious
  • "andrew carnegie"
    AOL — AOL
  • "amndrew carnegie"
    AOL — AOL

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