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Definition of Saint Thomas a Becket
1. Noun. (Roman Catholic Church) archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II's attempts to control the clergy (1118-1170).
Exact synonyms: Becket, St. Thomas A Becket, Thomas A Becket
Category relationships: Church Of Rome, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholic Church, Roman Church, Western Church
Generic synonyms: Archbishop, Martyr, Saint
Category relationships: Church Of Rome, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholic Church, Roman Church, Western Church
Generic synonyms: Archbishop, Martyr, Saint
Lexicographical Neighbors of Saint Thomas A Becket
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