Edison
Pronunciation: /ˈɛd.ɪ.sən/
The English word “Edison” has 4 meanings listed here.
proper noun
- Thomas Edison (1847–1931), American inventor and businessman.
- An unincorporated community in Kern County, California.
- An unincorporated community in Mercer County, West Virginia.
- A former unincorporated community in Alberta, Canada, near modern Westlock; named after Thomas Edison.
Etymology
A name whose meaning is "son of Edward", equivalent to Eddie + -son.
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