Alice Walker

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Definition

Proper noun * Alice Walker: A United States writer, born in 1944. She is an acclaimed author known for her novels, short stories, and poetry, often exploring themes of race, gender, and social justice.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Alice Walker won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her novel The Color Purple.
    • The works of Alice Walker are studied in many literature courses.
    • She was deeply influenced by the activism and writing of Alice Walker.
Advanced Usage
  • As a modifier: The name can be used attributively to describe works or characteristics associated with her.
    • Alice Walker's novels are powerful and transformative.
    • The essay discusses Alice Walker feminism.
Variants and Related Words
  • Walkerian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Alice Walker or her works. (This is a less common, derived term).
  • The Color Purple: Her most famous novel, which has become a cultural reference point.
Synonyms
  • Author
  • Novelist
  • Poet
  • Social activist (describes a key aspect of her work and public role)
Related Phrases
  • Womanist: A term coined and defined by Alice Walker to describe a black feminist or feminist of color, emphasizing the unique experiences and perspectives of women of color. This is a central concept in her work.
    • Her theory is rooted in womanist thought as defined by Alice Walker.
Noun
  1. United States writer (born in 1944)

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