Simon

Si·mon  (smn), Herbert Alexander 1916-2001.

American economist. He won a 1978 Nobel Prize for his research into the decision-making process within economic organizations.

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Simon, Neil Born 1927.

American playwright whose lighthearted comedies of middle-class life include The Odd Couple (1965) and Lost in Yonkers (1991), for which he won a Pulitzer Prize.

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Simon [ˈsaɪmən]

n

1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) the original name of (Saint) Peter

2. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) New Testament

a.  See Simon Zelotes

b.  Also called Simon the Tanner a relative of Jesus, who may have been identical with Simon Zelotes (Matthew 13:55)

c.  Also called Simon the Tanner a Christian of Joppa with whom Peter stayed (Acts of the Apostles 9:43)

3. (Biographies / Simon, John (Allsebrook), 1st Viscount Simon (1873-1954) M, British, POLITICS: statesman, LAW: lawyer) John (Allsebrook), 1st Viscount Simon. 1873-1954, British statesman and lawyer. He was Liberal home secretary (1915-16) and, as a leader of the National Liberals, foreign secretary (1931-35), home secretary (1935-37), Chancellor of the Exchequer (1937-40), Lord Chancellor (1940-45)

4. (Biographies / Simon, (Marvin) Neil (1927 M, US, THEATRE: dramatist, MUSIC: librettist) (Marvin) Neil. born 1927, US dramatist and librettist, whose plays include Barefoot in the Park (1963), California Suite (1976), Biloxi Blues (1985), Lost in Yonkers (1990), and London Suite (1995): many have been made into films

5. (Biographies / Simon, Paul (1942 M, US, MUSIC: pop singer, MUSIC: songwriter) Paul. born 1942, US pop singer and songwriter. His albums include: with Art Garfunkel (born 1941), The Sounds of Silence (1966), and Bridge over Troubled Water (1970); and, solo, Graceland (1986), and The Rhythm of the Saints (1990)

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	Simon - one of the twelve Apostles (first century) Simon the Canaanite, Simon the Zealot, Simon Zelotes, St. Simon
	2.	Simon - United States singer and songwriter (born in 1942) Paul Simon
	3.	Simon - United States playwright noted for light comedies (born in 1927) Marvin Neil Simon, Neil Simon
	4.	Simon - United States economist and psychologist who pioneered in the development of cognitive science (1916-2001) Herb Simon, Herbert A. Simon, Herbert Alexander Simon

Translations

Simon [ˈsaɪmən] N → Simón