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DIETRICH
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• DIETRICH (noun)
The noun DIETRICH has 2 senses:
1. French philosopher (born in Germany) famous as being one of the first self-described atheists in Europe
2. United States film actress (born in Germany) who made many films with Josef von Sternberg and later was a successful cabaret star (1901-1992)
Familiarity information: DIETRICH used as a noun is rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
French philosopher (born in Germany) famous as being one of the first self-described atheists in Europe
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
baron d'Holbach; d'Holbach; Dietrich; Paul-Henri Thiry; Paul Heinrich Dietrich; Thiry
Instance hypernyms:
philosopher (a specialist in philosophy)
Sense 2
Meaning:
United States film actress (born in Germany) who made many films with Josef von Sternberg and later was a successful cabaret star (1901-1992)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Dietrich; Maria Magdalene von Losch; Marlene Dietrich
Instance hypernyms:
actress (a female actor)
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