Henry Ward Beecher

/ˌhɛnri wɔrd ˈbitʃər/
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Definitions of Henry Ward Beecher
  1. noun
    United States clergyman who was a leader for the abolition of slavery (1813-1887)
    synonyms: Beecher
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    abolitionist, emancipationist
    a reformer who favors abolishing slavery
    clergyman, man of the cloth, reverend
    a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of a Christian church
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