GOLDSMITH


Meaning of GOLDSMITH in English

I. Goldsmith, Ol ‧ i ‧ ver /ˈɒləvəʳ, ˈɒlɪvəʳ $ ˈɑːl-/ BrE AmE

(1728–74) an Irish poet and writer of novels, including The Vicar of Wakefield , and plays, including She Stoops to Conquer

II. Goldsmith, Sir James BrE AmE

(1933–97) a very wealthy British businessman, who lived mostly in Mexico but was also a Member of the European Parliament. He started the Referendum Party in the UK, which opposed the European Union and aimed to change the UK's relationship with it. The party took part in the 1997 general election, but received very few votes.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.