(Roman Catholic Church) archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II's attempts to control the clergy (1118-1170).  Synonyms: Becket, St. Thomas a Becket, Thomas a Becket.
 
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Words linked to "Saint Thomas a Becket" :   Roman Church, saint, St. Thomas a Becket, Church of Rome, Roman Catholic Church, martyr, archbishop, Western Church, Roman Catholic  | 
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