Douglas

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A surname of Scottish origin: A family name historically associated with Scottish nobility and clans. 2. Stephen A. Douglas (1813-1861): A United States politician and orator, a prominent figure in the Democratic Party, known for the Kansas-Nebraska Act and his debates with Abraham Lincoln.

Usage Examples
  • As a surname:
    • The Douglas family has a long history in Scotland.
    • The actor Michael Douglas comes from a famous Hollywood family.
  • Referring to the historical figure:
    • Senator Douglas advocated for the principle of popular sovereignty.
    • The Lincoln-Douglas debates were a pivotal moment in American political history.
Advanced Usage
  • "Douglas fir": A specific type of large coniferous tree native to western North America, named after the Scottish botanist David Douglas.
    • The timber from the Douglas fir is highly valued in construction.
  • "Douglas County": A common county name in several U.S. states, often named after Stephen A. Douglas or other historical figures with the surname.
    • She lives in Douglas County, Colorado.
Variants and Related Words
  • Douglass: A common variant spelling of the surname, notably borne by the abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
  • Douglases: The standard plural form when referring to multiple people with the surname Douglas.
Synonyms
  • Statesman (when referring specifically to Stephen A. Douglas): A skilled, experienced, and respected political leader.
  • Orator (when referring specifically to Stephen A. Douglas): A public speaker, especially one who is eloquent.
Related Phrases and Idioms

(As a proper noun, "Douglas" does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms. Its usage is primarily nominal and referential.)

Noun
  1. United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

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