"Michael Jordan" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Michael Jordans [plural]
Etymology: Referring to American basketball player Michael Jordan (b. 1963). Head templates: {{en-noun}} Michael Jordan (plural Michael Jordans)
  1. (informal) Someone representing the highest level of achievement. Wikipedia link: Michael Jordan Tags: informal
    Sense id: en-Michael_Jordan-en-noun-1ywfTr2H Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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