Definition

Proper noun: - Eugene V. Debs: An American labor leader, socialist organizer, and political activist. He was a founding member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and was the Socialist Party of America's candidate for President of the United States five times.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The history professor lectured on the impact of Eugene V. Debs on the American labor movement.
  • Eugene V. Debs famously said, "While there is a lower class, I am in it."
  • In 1920, Eugene V. Debs ran for president from a prison cell.

Advanced Usage

• "Debsian socialism": Refers to the brand of democratic socialism and labor-focused activism associated with Eugene V. Debs.
  • The candidate's platform was influenced by Debsian socialism.

Variants and Related Words

• Debs (n): A common shortened reference to Eugene V. Debs.
  • The speech by Debs inspired the workers to organize.

Synonyms

• Labor organizer: A person who works to unionize workers.
• Socialist candidate: A person who runs for office representing socialist principles.

Noun

1. United States labor organizer who ran for President as a socialist (1855-1926)