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Thomas Jefferson

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A United States two-dollar bill featuring Thomas Jefferson.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: Jefferson, Tom

Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 2

A United States nickel (five-cent coin) featuring Thomas Jefferson.

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Meaning 3

A United States dollar coin featuring Thomas Jefferson.

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Meaning 4

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Jefferson, President Jefferson

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Broader terms: President of the United States, United States President, President, Chief Executive

History

Etymology

Metonym from the portrait of Thomas Jefferson featured on them.