What is another word for cromwell?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈɒmwɛl] (IPA)

"Cromwell" can be a tricky word to find synonyms for, as it is primarily a proper noun, referring to Oliver Cromwell, the famous 17th century English military and political leader. However, there are a few words that could be considered synonyms or related terms: "Roundhead," for example, refers to the faction of Parliamentarians who famously fought against the Royalists during the English Civil War, with Cromwell as one of their leaders. "Puritan" or "reformer" might also be used to describe Cromwell's religious and political beliefs. And while not strictly speaking a synonym, the phrase "Lord Protector" is another common way of referring to Cromwell's role as head of the English government during his tenure as ruler.

Synonyms for Cromwell:

What are the hypernyms for Cromwell?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    lord protector of the commonwealth, 17th century Englishman, British general, British military leader, English military commander, English military leader, English politician, English revolutionary, English statesman, Parliamentarian leader, Puritan leader, Roundhead leader.

Usage examples for Cromwell

But in 1534 he painted one whose destiny was closely linked to hers-Thomas cromwell, then Master of the Jewel House.
"Holbein"
Beatrice Fortescue
After both cromwell and Holbein had been well rewarded for their services, the former lost his head and the Queen her crown on considerations that took no more account of her looks than her feelings.
"Holbein"
Beatrice Fortescue
Carlyle used to tell us in my youth that everything was due to the hero; that the whole course of human history depended upon your cromwell or Frederick.
"English Literature and Society in the Eighteenth Century"
Leslie Stephen

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