HyperDic: wilkes

English > 2 senses of the word Wilkes:
NOUNperson Wilkes, John WilkesEnglish reformer who published attacks on George III and supported the rights of the American colonists (1727-1797)
person Wilkes, Charles WilkesUnited States explorer of Antarctica (1798-1877)
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English > Wilkes: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningEnglish reformer who published attacks on George III and supported the rights of the American colonists (1727-1797).
SynonymJohn Wilkes
Instance ofreformer, reformist, crusader, social reformer, melioristA disputant who advocates reform
SpanishJohn Wilkes
CatalanJohn Wilkes
English > Wilkes: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningUnited States explorer of Antarctica (1798-1877).
SynonymCharles Wilkes
Instance ofexplorer, adventurersomeone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
SpanishCharles Wilkes, Wilkes
CatalanCharles Wilkes

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