HyperDic: baron_clive_of_plassey

English > 1 sense of the expression Baron Clive of Plassey:
NOUNperson Baron Clive of Plassey, Clive, Robert Clive, Baron CliveBritish general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
English > Baron Clive of Plassey: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningBritish general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774).
SynonymsClive, Robert Clive, Baron Clive
Instance ofgeneral, full generalA general officer of the highest rank
statesman, solon, national leaderA man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
SpanishRobert Clive
CatalanRobert Clive

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