Attlee
Clement (Richard) 1883–1967, British statesman: prime minister 1945–51.
noun
Clement Richard, 1st Earl Attlee. 1883–1967, British statesman; prime minister (1945–51); leader of the Labour party (1935–55). His government instituted the welfare state, with extensive nationalization
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