William Jennings Bryan

/ˌwɪljəm ˈdʒɛnɪŋz ˈbraɪən/
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  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, Bryan, Great Commoner
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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
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