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james naismith

 

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Noun james naismith has 1 sense
  1. Naismith, James Naismith - United States educator (born in Canada) who invented the game of basketball (1861-1939)
    --1 is a kind of educator, pedagogue

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James Naismith

Definition:

James Naismith was a Canadian physical educator, sports coach, and inventor of basketball. He developed the game in December 1891, while working as a YMCA instructor in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.

Senses:

Sense 1: Proper noun - James Naismith, a person's name.

Sense 2: Noun - basketball: the game invented by James Naismith.

Usage:

Usage 1: James Naismith, born on November 6, 1861, was the creator of basketball.

Usage 2: Basketball is one of the most popular sports worldwide, thanks to James Naismith.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1: James Naismith revolutionized the sports world with the invention of basketball.

Sense 2: Let's gather some friends and go play a game of James Naismith.

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