Naismith

/ˈneɪˌsmɪθ/
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Definitions of Naismith
  1. noun
    United States educator (born in Canada) who invented the game of basketball (1861-1939)
    synonyms: James Naismith
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    educator, pedagog, pedagogue
    someone who educates young people
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