john scopes | Amarkosh - Dictionary of Bharat

Meaning of word john scopes from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

john scopes noun

Meaning : Tennessee highschool teacher who violated a state law by teaching evolution. In a highly publicized trial in 1925 he was prosecuted by William Jennings Bryan and defended by Clarence Darrow (1900-1970).

Synonyms : john thomas scopes, scopes

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