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williams

/ˈwɪl.jəmz/

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noun

/ˈwɪl.jəmz/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к фамилии известных личностей, включая кантри-певца и автора песен (1923-1953), английского философа (1929-2003), поэта (1883-1963), бейсболиста (1918-2002), английского священника и колониста (1603-1683) и драматурга (1911-1983).

A proper noun referring to a surname of notable individuals, including a country singer and songwriter (1923-1953), an English philosopher (1929-2003), a poet (1883-1963), a baseball player (1918-2002), an English clergyman and colonist (1603-1683), and a playwright (1911-1983).

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Hank WilliamsB1formalamericanart

    A famous American country music singer and songwriter who lived from 1923 to 1953.

    ruХэнк Уильямс

    • Hank Williams is considered one of the most influential country musicians of all time.
    • Many of Hank Williams' songs, like 'Your Cheatin' Heart', are classics.
    • The museum is dedicated to the life and music of Hank Williams.
  2. Bernard WilliamsC1formalbritish

    A prominent English moral philosopher who lived from 1929 to 2003, known for reviving moral philosophy.

    ruБернард Уильямс

    • Bernard Williams challenged many conventional ideas in ethics.
    • The works of Bernard Williams are essential reading for philosophy students.
    • Williams argued against simplistic moral theories.
  3. William Carlos WilliamsB2formalamericanart

    An influential American poet and physician who lived from 1883 to 1963.

    ruУильям Карлос Уильямс

    • William Carlos Williams is known for his imagist poetry.
    • The poem 'The Red Wheelbarrow' is a famous work by William Carlos Williams.
    • Williams' poetry often focused on everyday objects and scenes.
  4. Ted WilliamsB1formalamericansport

    A legendary American baseball player, considered one of the greatest hitters, who lived from 1918 to 2002.

    ruТед Уильямс

    • Ted Williams was the last player to hit over .400 in a single season.
    • Fans still debate whether Ted Williams was the best hitter ever.
    • The statue of Ted Williams stands outside Fenway Park.

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  5. Roger WilliamsB2formalamerican

    An English Protestant theologian and early American colonist who founded Providence Plantations and the colony of Rhode Island, living from 1603 to 1683.

    ruРоджер Уильямс

    • Roger Williams advocated for the separation of church and state.
    • The founding of Rhode Island by Roger Williams was based on religious freedom.
    • Williams was expelled from Massachusetts for his views on religious liberty.
  6. Tennessee WilliamsB2formalamericanart

    A major American playwright who lived from 1911 to 1983, known for works like 'A Streetcar Named Desire'.

    ruТеннесси Уильямс

    • Tennessee Williams' plays often explore complex family dynamics.
    • 'The Glass Menagerie' is one of Tennessee Williams' most famous works.
    • Williams won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for 'A Streetcar Named Desire'.
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