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NEWMAN

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

English prelate and theologian who (with John Keble and Edward Pusey) founded the Oxford movement; Newman later turned to Roman Catholicism and became a cardinal (1801-1890)

Synonyms:

Cardinal Newman; John Henry Newman; Newman

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Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

archpriest; hierarch; high priest; prelate; primate (a senior clergyman and dignitary)

theologian; theologiser; theologist; theologizer (someone who is learned in theology or who speculates about theology)

Sense 2

Meaning:

United States film actor (born in 1925)

Synonyms:

Newman; Paul Leonard Newman; Paul Newman

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

actor; histrion; player; role player; thespian (a theatrical performer)

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