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WILLIAM OF WYKEHAM
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
English prelate and statesman; founded a college at Oxford and Winchester College in Winchester; served as chancellor of England and bishop of Winchester (1324-1404)
Synonyms:
William of Wykeham; Wykeham
Classified under:
Instance hypernyms:
archpriest; hierarch; high priest; prelate; primate (a senior clergyman and dignitary)
national leader; solon; statesman (a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs)
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