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English > 2 senses of the expression William Pitt:
NOUNperson William Pitt, Pitt, Second Earl of Chatham, Pitt the YoungerEnglish statesman and son of Pitt the Elder (1759-1806 )
person William Pitt, Pitt, First Earl of Chatham, Pitt the ElderEnglish statesman who brought the Seven Years' War to an end (1708-1778 )
English > William Pitt: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningEnglish statesman and son of Pitt the Elder (1759-1806 ).
SynonymsPitt, Second Earl of Chatham, Pitt the Younger
Instance ofstatesman, solon, national leaderA man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
English > William Pitt: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningEnglish statesman who brought the Seven Years' War to an end (1708-1778 ).
SynonymsPitt, First Earl of Chatham, Pitt the Elder
Instance ofstatesman, solon, national leaderA man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs