Gulliver
pronunciation
How to pronounce Gulliver in British English:
UK [ˈɡʌlivə]
How to pronounce Gulliver in American English:
US [ˈɡʌləvɚ]
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- Noun:
- a fictional Englishman who travels to the imaginary land of Lilliput in a satirical novel by Jonathan Swift
Word Origin
- Gulliver
- male proper name, from Old French goulafre "glutton," a very common name, found as a surname in Domesday Book (William Gulafra).
Example
- 1. Mr gulliver will present his plans at an investor day in london on may 11 , according to people briefed on the agenda .
- 2. Mr gulliver is a strong believer in global reach .
- 3. Gulliver was a doctor on a ship .
- 4. He will be replaced by stuart gulliver , head of the group 's investment bank .
- 5. This paper introduces to the satiric techniques in gulliver 's travels .