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

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Example Sentences

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Wycliffe

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

The work of Wycliffe and Hus illustrated not only the decline of papal prestige but also the general opinion that reform in the papacy was necessary.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 8 "Ethiopia" to "Evangelical Association" by Various

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