Buckingham

American  

[buhk-ing-uhm, -ham] / ˈbʌk ɪŋ əm, -ˌhæm /

noun

1. George Villiers, 1st Duke of, 1592–1628, English courtier, politician, and military leader: lord high admiral 1617.

2. his son George Villiers, 2nd Duke of, 1628–87, English courtier and author.

3. Buckinghamshire.

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Buckingham ¹ British  

/ ˈbʌkɪŋəm /

noun

1. George Villiers, 1st Duke of . 1592–1628, English courtier and statesman; favourite of James I and Charles I: his arrogance, military incompetence, and greed increased the tensions between the King and Parliament that eventually led to the Civil War

2. his son, George Villiers, 2nd Duke of . 1628–87, English courtier and writer; chief minister of Charles II and member of the Cabal (1667–73)

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Buckingham ² British  

/ ˈbʌkɪŋəm /

noun

1. a town in S central England, in Buckinghamshire; university (1975). Pop: 12 512 (2001)

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Example Sentences

Mr. Heffer is a professor of modern British history at the University of Buckingham and sits in the British House of Lords as Lord Blackwater.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Separately, the Royal Household's annual financial statement said additional income increased to £21.5m in 2024-25, following a record number of visitors to Buckingham Palace.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Buckingham Palace says that about 70,000 people are entertained at dinners, lunches, receptions and garden parties at the Royal residences.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

A Buckingham Palace spokesman said the report was "in line with the Royal Household's commitment to transparency".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Simon remarked as Penelope dropped her letter in the suggestion box at Buckingham Palace.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood