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Definition of West, Benjamin in English: West, Benjaminproper nounwɛstwest (1738–1820), American painter, resident in Britain from 1763. He became historical painter to George III in 1769 and the second president of the Royal Academy in 1792. Notable works: The Death of General Wolfe (1771). Definition of West, Benjamin in US English: West, Benjaminproper nounwest (1738–1820), US painter, resident in Britain from 1763. He became historical painter to George III in 1769 and the second president of the Royal Academy in 1792. |