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cromwell

/ˈkrɑːm.wɛl/
Crom · well

Plural:Cromwells
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Adjective:Cromwellian
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cromwell Lexical Profile

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1

Oliver Cromwell (1599–1658), an English military and political leader who led Parliamentary forces during the English Civil War and ruled the British Isles as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth from 1653 until his death.

Example

"During the English Civil War, Cromwell rose to prominence as the commander of the New Model Army's cavalry."


2

Thomas Cromwell (c. 1485–1540), an English lawyer and statesman who served as chief minister to King Henry VIII and was a principal architect of the English Reformation.

Example

"As chief minister to Henry VIII, Cromwell oversaw the dissolution of the monasteries across England."


3

A town in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand, situated at the confluence of the Clutha and Kawarau rivers and known for its stone fruit orchards and gold-mining heritage.


4

American A town in Middlesex County in central Connecticut, United States, located along the western bank of the Connecticut River just north of Middletown.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cromwell. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cromwell
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