Bryan

/ˈbraɪən/
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Other forms: Bryans

Definitions of Bryan
  1. noun
    United States lawyer and politician who advocated free silver and prosecuted John Scopes (1925) for teaching evolution in a Tennessee high school (1860-1925)
    synonyms: Boy Orator of the Platte, Great Commoner, William Jennings Bryan
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    attorney, lawyer
    a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
    pol, political leader, politician, politico
    a person active in party politics
  2. noun
    a town of east central Texas
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    an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
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