WILLIAM OF WYKEHAM

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Meaning:

English prelate and statesman; founded a college at Oxford and Winchester College in Winchester; served as chancellor of England and bishop of Winchester (1324-1404)

Synonyms:

William of Wykeham; Wykeham

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Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

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

national leader; solon; statesman (a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs)

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