Baldwin

/ˈbɔldwən/
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Other forms: Baldwins

Definitions of Baldwin
  1. noun
    United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
    synonyms: James Arthur Baldwin, James Baldwin
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    example of:
    author, writer
    a person who writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
  2. noun
    English statesman; member of the Conservative Party (1867-1947)
    synonyms: 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley, Stanley Baldwin
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    example of:
    national leader, solon, statesman
    a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
  3. noun
    an American eating apple with red or yellow and red skin
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    type of:
    dessert apple, eating apple
    an apple used primarily for eating raw without cooking
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