Synonyms for dewey

Noun

1. Dewey, Melvil Dewey, Melville Louis Kossuth Dewey, librarian, bibliothec

usage: United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931)

2. Dewey, George Dewey, Admiral Dewey, naval officer

usage: a United States naval officer remembered for his victory at Manila Bay in the Spanish-American War

3. Dewey, John Dewey, philosopher, educator, pedagogue

usage: United States pragmatic philosopher who advocated progressive education (1859-1952)