a town in S central England, in Buckinghamshire; university (1975). Pop: 12 512 (2001)
Buckingham in British English2
(ˈbʌkɪŋəm)
noun
1.
George Villiers, 1st Duke of. 1592–1628, English courtier and statesman; favourite of James I and Charles I: his arrogance, military incompetence, and greed increased the tensions between the King and Parliament that eventually led to the Civil War
2.
his son, George Villiers, 2nd Duke of. 1628–87, English courtier and writer; chief minister of Charles II and member of the Cabal (1667–73)
Buckingham in American English
(ˈbʌkɪŋəm)
1.
1st Duke of(born George Villiers) 1592-1628; Eng. statesman
2.
2d Duke of(born George Villiers) 1628-87; Eng. statesman & writer: son of 1st Duke