Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill (/'wɪnstən 'tʃɜːrtʃɪl/), was a British statesman, army officer, and writer. He served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955.

Etymology

The name Winston is of Old English origin, meaning "joy stone", while Churchill is a locational surname, derived from the Old English "cyrc", meaning "church", and "hyll", meaning "hill".

Related Terms

• Prime Minister: The head of an elected government; the principal minister of a sovereign or state.
• United Kingdom: A country in northwestern Europe, off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. The United Kingdom includes the island of Great Britain, the northeastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands.
• World War II: A global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all the great powers—forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis.
• British Empire: A group of countries that were ruled by Britain in the past.
• Statesman: A skilled, experienced, and respected political leader or figure.
• Army Officer: Someone who is in a position of authority in the armed forces.
• Writer: A person who has written a particular work or who writes in a particular style or genre.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Winston Churchill
• Wikipedia's article - Winston Churchill

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