Dewey Definition & Meaning
dewey
- noun
- 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)
"Dewey" in song lyrics
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"deseree dewey"
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"blueberry philosophy santa monica dewey"
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"blueberryschool.org philosophy santa monica dewey"
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Words that rhyme with dewey
Usage tips for "dewey"
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