Stanford

/ˈstænfərd/
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Other forms: Stanfords

Definitions of Stanford
  1. noun
    a university in California
    synonyms: Stanford University
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    university
    establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching
  2. noun
    United States railroad executive and founder of Stanford University (1824-1893)
    synonyms: Leland Stanford
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    businessman, man of affairs
    a person engaged in commercial or industrial business (especially an owner or executive)
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