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Addington

American  
[ad-ing-tuhn] / ˈæd ɪŋ tən /

noun

  1. Henry, Viscount Sidmouth 1757–1844, British statesman: prime minister 1801–04.


Addington British  
/ ˈædɪŋtən /

noun

  1. Henry, 1st Viscount Sidmouth. 1757–1844, British statesman; prime minister (1801–04) and Home Secretary (1812–21)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Following the Addington Primary School protests and ahead of the Battle of Isandlwana commemoration, royal envoys hinted that King Misuzulu would address these concerns.

From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2026

Tucker Addington will become the latest player to join the Commanders this week when he gets the start at long snapper against the New York Jets.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 21, 2023

Inspired by the story of John Addington Symonds and Havelock Ellis, two British scholars of homosexuality in a deeply homophobic Victorian era, Crewe’s debut is by turns lusty, elegant and deeply informed by history.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2023

John Addington — a scholar and translator in his early 50s, ensconced in a Paddington brownstone — has long grappled with his attraction to other men.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 29, 2022

He writes his name on the whiteboard on the wall: Ian Addington.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

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