Definition

Proper noun A British statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007. He was the leader of the Labour Party and is a significant political figure of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Usage

This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific individual. It is typically used in formal, historical, or political contexts. * Anthony Charles Lynton Blair was the Prime Minister when the UK decided to participate in the Iraq War. * The policies of Anthony Charles Lynton Blair, often referred to as "New Labour," reshaped the party's direction.

Advanced Usage

• The full name is often used in formal biographical or official documents to distinguish him and provide complete identification.
• In common political discourse and media, he is almost universally referred to by the shortened form Tony Blair.

Variants and Related Words

• Tony Blair (Proper noun): The common and widely recognized name for the same individual.
• Blairite (Adjective/Noun): Pertaining to or a supporter of the political ideology and policies associated with Tony Blair.
  • That policy is considered a Blairite approach.

Synonyms

• Tony Blair
• The former Prime Minister (when context is clear)
• The Labour leader (1994-2007)

Noun

1. British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)