longhair
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8.6
- noun
- /ˈlɔːŋˌhɛr/
- Archaic
:
figura importante
- 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
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3.9
A person who is important and powerful in a job or field
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5.5
A respected expert who leads and influences others in a field
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7.4
A very respected person in a field who is often an expert
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6.9
An important person with power in a company or group
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3.6
An important person in a group or organization who has power
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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
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8.1
An important person who makes key decisions for a group
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.