Richard Burton

Definitions of Richard Burton

1. noun

   Welsh film actor who often co-starred with Elizabeth Taylor (1925-1984)
   synonyms: Burton

   example of:

   actor, histrion, player, role player, thespian

   a theatrical performer
2. noun

   English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
   synonyms: Burton, Sir Richard Burton, Sir Richard Francis Burton

   example of:

   adventurer, explorer

   someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)