The noun has 3 meanings:
Meaning #1:
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
Synonym: Ralph Barton Perry
Meaning #2:
United States admiral who led a naval expedition to Japan and signed a treaty in 1854 opening up trade relations between United States and Japan; brother of Oliver Hazard Perry (1794-1858)
Synonym: Matthew Calbraith Perry
Meaning #3:
United States commodore who led the fleet that defeated the British on Lake Erie during the War of 1812; brother of Matthew Calbraith Perry (1785-1819)
Synonyms: Oliver Hazard Perry, Commodore Perry




