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

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Wycliffe

Jack Shepherd, the English actor perhaps best remembered for playing the title role in the 1990s ITV detective drama Wycliffe, has died at the age of 85.

From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2025

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

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2023

Wycliffe Makasembo, a lawyer for Mackenzie and his wife, who is also detained, said he would appeal against the decision.

From Reuters ● May 10, 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

Shut in by woods and hills here, as some writers show, is the birthplace of John Wycliffe, to whom freedom of conscience is perhaps more indebted than to Luther.

From A Month in Yorkshire by Walter White