Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The 32nd President of the United States: Franklin Delano Roosevelt, commonly known as FDR, was the U.S. president who served from 1933 until his death in 1945, the only president elected to four terms.
   • A central historical figure of the 20th century: He is renowned for his leadership during the Great Depression, where he instituted the New Deal, and during World War II.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Franklin Delano Roosevelt gave his famous "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" inaugural address in 1933.
  • The policies of Franklin Delano Roosevelt had a profound impact on the role of the federal government.

Advanced Usage

• "FDR": This is the common initialism used to refer to Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
  • FDR's fireside chats were instrumental in restoring public confidence.
• "Rooseveltian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the policies or era of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
  • The senator advocated for a Rooseveltian approach to economic reform.

Variants and Related Words

• FDR (n): The standard abbreviated form of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
• New Deal (n): The series of programs, public work projects, financial reforms, and regulations enacted by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
• Fireside chat (n): The informal radio addresses given by Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Synonyms

• FDR: The primary synonym as an initialism.
• President Roosevelt: A common referent, though this can also refer to his distant cousin, Theodore Roosevelt. Context usually clarifies.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "Nothing to fear but fear itself": A famous phrase from Franklin Delano Roosevelt's first inaugural address, often cited to embody his leadership style.
  • In times of crisis, leaders often recall Roosevelt's words about having nothing to fear but fear itself.

Noun

1. 32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)