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Bradley has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)

"The historic election of Bradley as the first black mayor of Los Angeles marked a turning point in the city's political landscape."

2

United States general who played an important role in the Allied victory in World War II (1893-1981)

"General Bradley commanded the U.S. forces during the crucial Normandy landings, playing a vital role in the Allied victory in World War II."

Proper Noun
1

A locale in England.

"Bradley is a small village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England."

2

A village in Cheshire.

"The local bus stop is located just outside Bradley, a small village in Cheshire."

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Origin

Bradley comes from the Old English words brād, meaning "broad," and lēah, meaning "woodland." The name originally described a wide clearing or open space within a forest.

Rhyming Words
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