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Every time I get a bit worried about having made some second rate choices in life I go back and read about the Suffragettes or William Wilberforce, people who were 'wrong' in their own time, and think, 'Ah well.'
Bob Brown

Meaning of "Wilberforce" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WILBERFORCE

Wilberforce  [ˈwɪlbəˌfɔːs] play
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WHAT DOES WILBERFORCE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of Wilberforce in the English dictionary

The definition of Wilberforce in the dictionary is Samuel. 1805–73, British Anglican churchman; bishop of Oxford and Winchester. Other definition of Wilberforce is his father, William. 1759–1833, British politician and philanthropist, whose efforts secured the abolition of the slave trade and of slavery in the British Empire.


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counterforce
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deforce
dɪˈfɔːs
downforce
ˈdaʊnˌfɔːs
efforce
ɪˈfɔːs
enforce
ɪnˈfɔːs
force
fɔːs
perforce
pəˈfɔːs
reinforce
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renforce
rɛnˈfɔːs
storm-force
ˈstɔːmˌfɔːs
workforce
ˈwɜːkˌfɔːs

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Wilberforce

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2 QUOTES WITH «WILBERFORCE»

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Bob Brown
Every time I get a bit worried about having made some second rate choices in life I go back and read about the Suffragettes or William Wilberforce, people who were 'wrong' in their own time, and think, 'Ah well.'
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Mitt Romney
Christianity is not the faith of the complacent, the comfortable or of the timid. It demands and creates heroic souls like Wesley, Wilberforce, Bonhoeffer, John Paul the Second, and Billy Graham. Each showed, in their own way, the relentless and powerful influence of the message of Jesus Christ.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WILBERFORCE»

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A Practical View of Christianity
This book is concerned with convincing those who call themselves Christans to pursue "the real nature and principles of the religion which they profess.
William Wilberforce, Kevin Belmonte, 2006
2
William Wilberforce: A Biography
After undergoing a profound Christian conversion, he set out on a path of service to humanity. Stephen Tomkins charts Wilberforce's tireless battle to end the slave trade, portraying a man of contradictions and extraordinary determination.
Stephen Tomkins, 2007
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Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace tells the story of the remarkable life of the British abolitionist William Wilberforce (1759-1833).
Eric Metaxas, 2009
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William Wilberforce: Greatest Works
This work includes Practical View of Christianity, historic papers and a wonderful biography of the man who became the conscience to the world and helped bring an end to the practice of slavery in the civilized world.
William Wilberforce, Lloyd Hildebrand, 2007
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Wilberforce: Family and Friends
Yet this is the man who exchanged his prestigious Yorkshire constituency for an undemanding pocket borough in order to devote himself to his family.
Anne Stott, 2012
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Real Christianity: Discerning True Faith from False Beliefs
"Real Christianity" challenged the ruling classes of early 19th century England.
William Wilberforce, James M. Houston, 2005
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The Clapham Sect: How Wilberforce's Circle Transformed Britain
The book ends by assessing the long term influence of the Clapham Sect on Victorian Britain and the Empire.
Stephen Tomkins, 2010
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William Wilberforce: The Life of the Great Anti-Slave Trade ...
A major biography of abolitionist William Wilberforce, the man who fought for twenty years to abolish the Atlantic slave trade.
William Hague, 2007
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William Wilberforce
Here is the true story of how British statesman and reformer William Wilberforce overcame great obstacles to bring about the end of the slave trade in England two centuries ago.
Kevin Belmonte, 2009
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Amazing Grace in the Life of William Wilberforce
In this concise volume, John Piper tells the story of how Wilberforce was transformed from an unbelieving, young politician into a radically God-centered Christian, and how his deep spirituality helped to change the moral outlook of a ...
John Piper, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WILBERFORCE»

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William Wilberforce: Frank Wolf: A 21st Century Wilberforce
It is against this backdrop that leaders in the faith, political, and academic communities launched the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative. After traveling to more ... «Washington Times, Jun 15»
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This 159-year-old college is spending millions of dollars in a last …
The storied historically black university (HBCU) was in debt, and enrollment was beginning to decline. But it didn't seem like Wilberforce — the oldest private ... «Business Insider, Apr 15»
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Wilberforce University Fights To Keep Accreditation
Wilberforce University in southwest Ohio is renovating its campus buildings and ... To hear the entire interview with Wilberforce University President, Algeania ... «StateImpact Ohio, Apr 15»
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Wilberforce University makes changes, works to keep accreditation
WILBERFORCE (AP) — The nation's oldest historically black private university is making policy changes and spending more than $3 million on its southwestern ... «News-Herald.com, Apr 15»
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New 21st-Century Wilberforce Initiative, Co-founded by Frank Wolf …
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2015 /Christian Newswire/ -- Former Congressman Frank R. Wolf and the newly created religious freedom group, 21st Century ... «Christian News Wire, Feb 15»
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Wilberforce Continues to Fight Show Cause Order
... private historically black college and university. Credit Wilberforce University. Wilberforce University held a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony Friday Jan. «WYSO, Feb 15»
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Wilberforce earthquake 'extremely unlikely' to trigger Alpine Fault
Scientists say it is possible but "extremely unlikely" that yesterday's magnitude 6.0 quake, named Wilberforce, will trigger a larger quake along the Alpine Fault. «Stuff.co.nz, Jan 15»
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Hain has 17 and 17, Youngstown State beats Wilberforce 92-71
Devontae Berry led Wilberforce with 14 points. Malik Breckenridge added 13, Keenan Smith had 12 and Patrick Mitchell scored 10. Berry and Smith each had ... «WFMJ, Dec 14»
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Wilberforce University continues fight to survive: Higher Education …
Wilberforce University supporters including, from left, D.R. Buffinger, Antonio Boyle, Wilma Mishoe, Marilyn J. Gadd, Robing Moore-Cooper, President Algeania ... «cleveland.com, Dec 14»
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Wilberforce University names new president
WILBERFORCE, Ohio - Wilberforce University, the country's oldest private historically black college and university, has named Algeania Warren Freeman as its ... «The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, Sep 14»

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