Carlyle
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A Scottish historian and essayist: "Carlyle" refers specifically to Thomas Carlyle, a 19th-century Scottish writer known for his works on history, philosophy, and social commentary.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- The historian studied the works of Carlyle extensively.
- Carlyle's interpretation of the French Revolution was highly influential.
Advanced Usage
- "Carlylean" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Thomas Carlyle or his ideas, often implying a passionate, rhetorical, and moralistic style.
- The author's Carlylean prose emphasized the role of heroic figures in history.
Variants and Related Words
- Carlylean (adj): Of or relating to Thomas Carlyle.
- Carlylism (n): A term occasionally used to denote the ideas or style characteristic of Carlyle.
Synonyms
- Thomas Carlyle: The full name.
- The Sage of Chelsea: A historical epithet for Carlyle, referring to his residence in Chelsea, London.
Notes on Meaning
- The word "Carlyle" is almost exclusively used as a proper noun referring to the specific historical figure, Thomas Carlyle. It is not used as a common noun with a general meaning.
Noun
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Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)
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