Definition

Proper noun: * Colin Luther Powell: A United States Army general and statesman. He was the first African American to serve as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (the highest military position in the U.S. Department of Defense). Later, he served as the 65th United States Secretary of State under President George W. Bush. He was born in 1937.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Colin Luther Powell was a highly respected figure in American military and political history.
  • The foreign policy was shaped by Secretary of State Colin Luther Powell.
  • Many biographies have been written about the life of Colin Luther Powell.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often used metonymically to refer to the "Powell Doctrine," a military strategy emphasizing the use of overwhelming force and clear political objectives.
  • The debate centered on whether the proposed intervention met the criteria of the Powell Doctrine.

Variants and Related Words

• Colin Powell: The common, shortened form of the full name.
  • General Colin Powell addressed the United Nations.
• Secretary Powell: A title used during his tenure as Secretary of State.
  • Secretary Powell's diplomatic efforts were crucial.

Synonyms

• Statesman
• General
• Secretary of State (context-specific)

Related Phrases

• The Powell Doctrine: The set of principles for military engagement associated with him.

Noun

1. United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)