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Berkeley

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Noun

1. berkeley, bishop berkeley, george berkeley

Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)

2. berkeley

a city in California on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay; site of the University of California at Berkeley

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Berkeley

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noun
a city in W California, on San Francisco Bay: seat of the University of California. Pop: 102 049 (2003 est)
noun
1. (ˈbɜːklɪ )
Busby. real name William Berkeley Enos. 1895–1976, US dance director, noted esp for his elaborate choreography in film musicals
2. (ˈbɑːklɪ )
George. 1685–1753, Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop, whose system of subjective idealism was expounded in his works A Treatise concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge (1710) and Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous (1713). He also wrote Essay towards a New Theory of Vision (1709)
3. (ˈbɑːklɪ )
Sir Lennox (Randal Francis). 1903–89, British composer; his works include four symphonies, four operas, and the Serenade for Strings (1939)

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Berkeley

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1. 
George1685-1753; Ir. philosopher & bishop
2. 
Sir William1606-77; Brit. colonial governor of Virginia (1641-52; 1660-76)
city in W California, on San Francisco Bay, just north of Oakland: pop. 103,000

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Berkeley

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American choreographer and film director noted for the lavish, synchronized dance routines he created for Broadway and Hollywood musicals.
Irish prelate and philosopher whose idealist philosophy, directed against the materialism of Thomas Hobbes, is based on the thought that to be is to perceive or to be perceived. His works include Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge (1710).
A city of northern California on San Francisco Bay north of Oakland. A branch of the University of California is here (established 1868).

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