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CHARLES GREY
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• CHARLES GREY (noun)
The noun CHARLES GREY has 1 sense:
1. Englishman who as Prime Minister implemented social reforms including the abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire (1764-1845)
Familiarity information: CHARLES GREY used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
Englishman who as Prime Minister implemented social reforms including the abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire (1764-1845)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Charles Grey; Grey; Second Earl Grey
Instance hypernyms:
national leader; solon; statesman (a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs)
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