HyperDic: william_of_wykeham

English > 1 sense of the expression William of Wykeham:
NOUNperson William of Wykeham, WykehamEnglish prelate and statesman
English > William of Wykeham: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningEnglish prelate and statesman; founded a college at Oxford and Winchester College in Winchester; served as chancellor of England and bishop of Winchester (1324-1404).
SynonymWykeham
Instance ofarchpriest, hierarch, high priest, prelate, primateA senior clergyman and dignitary
statesman, solon, national leaderA man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

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