HyperDic: berkeley

English > 2 senses of the word Berkeley:
NOUNperson Berkeley, Bishop Berkeley, George BerkeleyIrish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)
locationBerkeleya city in California on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay
Berkeley > pronunciation
Soundsber'kliy
Rhymesably ... zealously: 1543 rhymes with liy...
English > Berkeley: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningIrish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753).
SynonymsBishop Berkeley, George Berkeley
Instance ofbishopA senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority
philosopherA specialist in philosophy
SpanishBerkeley, Bishop Berkeley, George Berkeley
CatalanBerkeley, George Berkeley
English > Berkeley: 2 senses > noun 2, location
MeaningA city in California on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay; site of the University of California at Berkeley.
Instance ofcity, metropolis, urban centerA large and densely populated urban area
Part ofCalifornia, Golden State, CA, Calif.A state in the western United States on the Pacific
PartsUniversity of California at BerkeleyA university in Berkeley, California

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