astor Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun British politician (born in the United States) who was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons (1879-1964)
    Viscountess Astor; Nancy Witcher Astor.
  2. noun United States capitalist (born in Germany) who made a fortune in fur trading (1763-1848)
    John Jacob Astor.

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