Eamon de Valera

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Irish statesman and political leader: Eamon de Valera was a prominent Irish political figure, born in the United States, who played a central role in Ireland's struggle for independence and its subsequent political development. He served as a key leader in the Irish Republican movement, was President of the Irish Free State, and later served as Taoiseach (Prime Minister) and President of Ireland.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Eamon de Valera was a dominant figure in 20th-century Irish politics.
    • The policies of Eamon de Valera shaped modern Ireland.
    • Historians often debate the legacy of Eamon de Valera.
Advanced Usage
  • "de Valera's Ireland": used to describe the period of Irish history or the societal model associated with his leadership and political vision.
    • The book examines the social conservatism of de Valera's Ireland.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dev (n): A common nickname for Eamon de Valera.
    • The speech was pure Dev—long, philosophical, and uncompromising.
Synonyms
  • Statesman: A skilled, experienced, and respected political leader.
  • Political leader: A person active in party politics or holding a government office.
Related Phrases
  • The Long Fellow: An informal nickname for Eamon de Valera, referring to his tall stature.
    • The Long Fellow addressed the crowd from the steps of the GPO.
Noun
  1. Irish statesman (born in the United States); as president of the Irish Free State he was responsible for the new constitution of 1937 that created the state of Eire (1882-1975)

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