Wilberforce

American  

[wil-ber-fawrs, -fohrs] / ˈwɪl bərˌfɔrs, -ˌfoʊrs /

noun

1. William, 1759–1833, British statesman, philanthropist, and writer.

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Wilberforce British  

/ ˈwɪlbəˌfɔːs /

noun

1. Samuel. 1805–73, British Anglican churchman; bishop of Oxford (1845–69) and Winchester (1869–73)

2. his father, William. 1759–1833, British politician and philanthropist, whose efforts secured the abolition of the slave trade (1807) and of slavery (1833) in the British Empire

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Example Sentences

My mother, Patience Wilberforce, passed away recently, and with her loss I have reflected deeply on the decision she made all those years ago.

From BBC

In 2008, Congress passed the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victim Protection Reauthorization Act, or TVPRA, which provides enhanced protections for children—including immigrant children—who are particularly vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation.

From Slate

Mark Wilberforce is a freelance journalist based in London and Accra.

From BBC

Nearby Wilberforce, home to Central State University, was also hit with deadly force.

From Seattle Times

Wilberforce, Cedarville and Selma were hit along the way.

From Seattle Times