Wycliffe

American  

[wik-lif] / ˈwɪk lɪf /

Or Wyclif,

noun

1. John, c1320–84, English theologian, religious reformer, and Biblical translator.

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Wycliffe British  

/ ˈwɪklɪf /

noun

1. Also: 'Wiclif.   'Wickliffe.  John. ?1330–84, English religious reformer. A precursor of the Reformation, whose writings were condemned as heretical, he attacked the doctrines and abuses of the Church. He instigated the first complete translation of the Bible into English. His followers were called Lollards

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Other Word Forms

• Wycliffism noun
• Wyclifism noun

Example Sentences

In the men's 800m, Tshepiso Masalela chased down Wycliffe Kinyamal to clock 1:43.11, the fastest time in the world this year.

From BBC • May 16, 2025

A Nairobi resident, Wycliffe Onyango, said his entire earnings are spent on food.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2023

“We are waiting for Baba to speak,” said Wycliffe Oburu, a 23-year-old supporter of Mr. Odinga, using the name by which the veteran opposition leader is often called.

From New York Times • Aug. 16, 2022

On Wednesday, President Uhuru Kenyatta sacked the country's prisons boss Wycliffe Ogallo over the escape, Kenyatta's office said in a statement.

From Reuters • Nov. 18, 2021

Wycliffe had then been dead, and his opinions gradually on the increase, for more than ten years.

From The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 by Various