Betjeman

[ bech-uh-muhn ]

noun

1. Sir John, 1906–84, English poet: poet laureate 1972–84.

Betjeman

/ ˈbɛtʃəmən /

noun

1. BetjemanSir John19061984MEnglishWRITING: poet Sir John . 1906–84, English poet, noted for his nostalgic and humorous verse and essays and for his concern for the preservation of historic buildings, esp of the Victorian era. Poet laureate (1972–84)

Example Sentences

Betjeman, he said, "called himself a poetic hack and there was some truth to this".

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The alternative, Betjeman, would be a "backward-looking choice", he said.

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In 1984, a new laureate was needed, following Betjeman's death.

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John Betjeman was one of the most popular poets.

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Then Prime Minister Ted Heath, picked Betjeman - who accepted, writing that he was "honoured and delighted and at the same time humbled".

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