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Wilberforce
Wilberforce (name) means an English surname, most notably borne by William Wilberforce, the politician who led the campaign to abolish the slave trade in Britain. Example: “Wilberforce is remembered for his fight against slavery.”
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An English surname, most notably borne by William Wilberforce, the politician who led the campaign to abolish the slave trade in Britain.
"Wilberforce is remembered for his fight against slavery."
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Etymology
From an Old English place name meaning "ford of a man called Wilburh."
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What does “Wilberforce” mean?
The word “Wilberforce” means an English surname, most notably borne by William Wilberforce, the politician who led the campaign to abolish the slave trade in Britain.
How do you use “Wilberforce” in a sentence?
Here is “Wilberforce” used in a sentence: “Wilberforce is remembered for his fight against slavery.”
What part of speech is “Wilberforce”?
“Wilberforce” is a name.
Where does the word “Wilberforce” come from?
The word “Wilberforce” comes from Old English. From an Old English place name meaning "ford of a man called Wilburh.".
