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)