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Dewey Definition & Meaning

dewey
noun
  1. United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931)
  2. a United States naval officer remembered for his victory at Manila Bay in the Spanish-American War
  3. United States pragmatic philosopher who advocated progressive education (1859-1952)

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  • "blueberry philosophy santa monica dewey"
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Frequently asked questions

What does dewey mean?
United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931) a United States naval officer remembered for his victory at Manila Bay in the Spanish-American War United States pragmatic philosopher who advocated progressive education (1859-1952)
What part of speech is dewey?
Dewey is a noun.
How many definitions does dewey have?
Dewey has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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