Paterson

/ˈpætərsən/
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Other forms: Patersons

Definitions of Paterson
  1. noun
    a city of northeastern New Jersey
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    city, metropolis, urban center
    a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
  2. noun
    American Revolutionary leader (born in Ireland) who was a member of the Constitutional Convention (1745-1806)
    synonyms: William Patterson
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    American Revolutionary leader
    a nationalist leader in the American Revolution and in the creation of the United States
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