robinson meaning and definition

ROBINSON noun

Definition of Robinson (noun)

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