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Getty, Jean Paul

Pronunciation: /ˈgɛti/

Definition of Getty, Jean Paul

(1892–1976), American industrialist. He made a large fortune in the oil industry and was also a noted art collector. He founded the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles.

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secretagogue

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noun

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