Attlee

proper noun

Meaning

A surname of English origin, historically denoting a person who lived near a clearing or a meadow.

Examples

Clement Attlee served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1945 to 1951.
The Attlee government was responsible for the extensive nationalization of British industries.

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Attlee

proper noun

Pronunciation: /ˈætliː/

Definition

A surname of English origin, historically denoting a person who lived near a clearing or a meadow.

Examples

Clement Attlee served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1945 to 1951.
The Attlee government was responsible for the extensive nationalization of British industries.

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