Synonyms of BACON

noun

1. English scientist and Franciscan monk who stressed the importance of experimentation; first showed that air is required for combustion and first used lenses to correct vision (1220-1292)

   Also: roger bacon.

2. English statesman and philosopher; precursor of British empiricism; advocated inductive reasoning (1561-1626)

   Also: francis bacon, sir francis bacon, baron verulam, 1st baron verulam, viscount st. albans.