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Definition of Robinson
1. Noun. English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975).
2. Noun. United States prizefighter who won the world middleweight championship five times and the world welterweight championship once (1921-1989).
Exact synonyms: Ray Robinson, Sugar Ray Robinson, Walker Smith
Generic synonyms: Gladiator, Prizefighter
Generic synonyms: Gladiator, Prizefighter
3. Noun. Irish playwright and theater manager in Dublin (1886-1958).
4. Noun. United States historian who stressed the importance of intellectual and social events for the course of history (1863-1936).
5. Noun. United States baseball player; first Black to play in the major leagues (1919-1972).
Exact synonyms: Jack Roosevelt Robinson, Jackie Robinson
Generic synonyms: Ballplayer, Baseball Player
Generic synonyms: Ballplayer, Baseball Player
6. Noun. United States poet; author of narrative verse (1869-1935).
7. Noun. United States film actor noted for playing gangster roles (1893-1973).
Exact synonyms: Edward G. Robinson, Edward Goldenberg Robinson
Generic synonyms: Actor, Histrion, Player, Role Player, Thespian
Generic synonyms: Actor, Histrion, Player, Role Player, Thespian