[sahr-uh-nuh
n, sar-; Finn. sah-ri-nen] 
| 1. | Ee⋅ro [air-oh] , 1910–61, U.S. architect, born in Finland. |
| 2. | (Got⋅tlieb) E⋅li⋅el [got-leeb el-ee-uhl, ee-lee-; Finn. gawt-leeb e-lee-el] , 1873–1950, U.S. architect, born in Finland (father of Eero Saarinen). |
Eliel Saarinen
architect notable for his influence on modern architecture in the United States, particularly on skyscraper and church design. His son, Eero Saarinen, was also an outstanding American architect.
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