Eugene V. Debs

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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)