Synonyms for
Carnegie
Definition
Carnegie is a surname that refers to Andrew Carnegie, who was a famous American industrialist and philanthropist.
Synonyms & similar words
Common collocations
- Carnegie Hall
- Carnegie Mellon
- Carnegie Library
- Carnegie Foundation
- Carnegie Endowment
- Carnegie Corporation
- Carnegie Institute
Word family
noun Carnegie
Usage note
Carnegie is a proper noun, most commonly referring to Andrew Carnegie, his family, or institutions founded by him. It is not typically used as a common noun with synonyms.
Example sentences
- Andrew Carnegie was a wealthy businessman who made his fortune in steel.
- Carnegie believed in giving back to society and donated a lot of his money to charity.
- The Carnegie Foundation was established by Andrew Carnegie to promote the advancement of knowledge and education.
- Carnegie Hall is a famous concert venue in New York City.
- Many libraries across the United States were built with funding from the Carnegie Foundation.
Quotes
A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert. - Andrew Carnegie
Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results. - Andrew Carnegie
No man can become rich without himself enriching others. - Andrew Carnegie