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Parsons
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Par·sons  (pärsnz), Talcott 1902-1979.
American sociologist noted for developing the structural-functional approach to studying social systems.

Par·soni·an (pär-sn-n) adj.

Parsons, William. Third Earl of Rosse. 1800-1867.
British astronomer known for his improvements to telescope construction.

Parsons [ˈpɑːsənz]
n
1. (Biographies / Parsons, Sir Charles Algernon (1854-1931) M, English, TECHNOLOGY: engineer) Sir Charles Algernon. 1854-1931, English engineer, who developed the steam turbine
2. (Biographies / Parsons, Gram (1946-1973) M, US, MUSIC: country singer, MUSIC: songwriter) Gram, real name Cecil Connor. 1946-73 US country-rock singer and songwriter; founder of the Flying Burrito Brothers (1968-70), he later released the solo albums G.P. (1973) and Grievous Angel (1974)
3. (Biographies / Parsons, Talcott (1902-1979) M, US, SOCIAL SCIENCE: sociologist) Talcott. 1902-79, US sociologist, author of The Structure of Social Action (1937) and The Social System (1951)
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Noun1.Parsons - United States sociologist (1902-1979)


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