longhair
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8.6
- noun
- /ˈlɔːŋˌhɛr/
- Archaic
- As an influential musician, Professor Longhair inspired countless artists to explore the rich traditions of jazz and blues.
Examples
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Who's the longhair?
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("GO TO THE MARDI GRAS" BY PROFESSOR LONGHAIR PLAYING)
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Many consider Professor Longhair to be the most important figure in New Orleans music history, shaping its sound and style.
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At the festival, they honored longhairs like Professor Longhair who have significantly contributed to the development of American music.
Synonyms
83
5.5
A respected expert who leads and influences others in a field
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3.9
A person who is important and powerful in a job or field
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7.4
A very respected person in a field who is often an expert
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3.6
An important person in a group or organization who has power
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6.9
An important person with power in a company or group
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8.1
An important person who makes key decisions for a group
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4.9
A person who has a lot of power and influence in a field
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5.3
A person who is very important in a group or company
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9.5
A very important person in a group or organization, often the most powerful
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5.5
A person who is respected and helps shape a group's ideas or work
How Important
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Longhair also means an important or influential person and comes from the same parts long ('not short') and hair ('hair on the head'). A helpful way to remember this use is to think of longhair like 'bigwig' — someone who stands out — so the word can mean a leader or expert.