HyperDic: bishop_berkeley

English > 1 sense of the expression Bishop Berkeley:
NOUNperson Bishop Berkeley, Berkeley, George BerkeleyIrish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)
English > Bishop Berkeley: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningIrish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753).
SynonymsBerkeley, 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

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