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Walter Ralegh
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Walter Ralegh
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n
English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)
Synonyms:
Ralegh
,
Raleigh
,
Sir Walter Ralegh
,
Sir Walter Raleigh
,
Walter Raleigh
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coloniser
,
colonizer
someone who helps to found a colony
courtier
an attendant at the court of a sovereign
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