"Atticus Finch" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Atticus Finches [plural]
Etymology: Coined for the fictional character Atticus Finch from Harper Lee's 1960 novel To Kill A Mockingbird (and the 1962 film adaptation, in which he was portrayed by actor Gregory Peck). Head templates: {{en-noun}} Atticus Finch (plural Atticus Finches)
  1. An honest lawyer who defends the underprivileged and persecuted. Wikipedia link: Atticus Finch
    Sense id: en-Atticus_Finch-en-noun-cRJuWsS4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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