HyperDic: archibald_percival_wavell

English > 1 sense of the expression Archibald Percival Wavell:
NOUNperson Archibald Percival Wavell, Wavell, First Earl WavellBritish field marshal in North Africa in World War II
English > Archibald Percival Wavell: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningBritish field marshal in North Africa in World War II; he defeated the Italians before being defeated by the Germans (1883-1950).
SynonymsWavell, First Earl Wavell
Instance offield marshalAn officer holding the highest rank in the army
general, full generalA general officer of the highest rank
SpanishArchibald Percival Wavell

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