Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven

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Definition

Proper noun: A formal title referring to Margaret Thatcher, a British stateswoman who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990. The title was conferred upon her when she was elevated to the peerage as a life peer in the House of Lords after leaving the office of Prime Minister. "Kesteven" refers to a historical parts of Lincolnshire, England.

Usage

This term is used as a formal title and a direct reference to the person, Margaret Thatcher, particularly in official or historical contexts. * The life peerage Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven was conferred in 1992. * In the House of Lords, she was known as Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven.

Advanced Usage
  • The title is often shortened in common reference to "Baroness Thatcher" or simply "Margaret Thatcher," with the full title "Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven" used for formal precision.
  • It exemplifies the British tradition of granting peerage titles that include a territorial designation (e.g., "of Kesteven").
Variants and Related Words
  • Margaret Thatcher: The common name for the same individual.
  • The Iron Lady: A well-known nickname highlighting her political style.
  • Prime Minister Thatcher: Reference to her role as head of government.
  • Life peer: A member of the House of Lords whose title is not hereditary, which was her status after 1992.
Synonyms
  • Margaret Thatcher
  • The Iron Lady (figurative synonym)
Notes on Meaning

This term has one specific referent: the individual Margaret Thatcher. It does not have multiple general meanings. Its usage is almost exclusively titular and historical.

Noun
  1. British stateswoman; first woman to serve as Prime Minister (born in 1925)

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