George Bernard Shaw

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • George Bernard Shaw: A British playwright and critic, born in Ireland. He was a leading figure in modern drama, a co-founder of the Fabian Society, and a Nobel laureate in Literature.
Usage and Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The theatre is staging a production of Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw.
    • George Bernard Shaw was known for his witty dialogues and social critiques.
Advanced Usage
  • "Shavian": Pertaining to or characteristic of George Bernard Shaw or his ideas, style, or wit.
    • The play's dialogue had a distinctly Shavian quality, full of paradox and intellectual humor.
Variants and Related Words
  • G. B. Shaw: A common abbreviated form of the name.
  • Bernard Shaw: A common shortened reference.
Synonyms
  • Playwright: A writer of plays (a general term for Shaw's profession).
  • Dramatist: A writer of dramas (a synonym for playwright).
Related Phrases and Contexts
  • Fabian Society: A British socialist organization which Shaw helped found, advocating for gradual social reform.
  • Nobel Prize in Literature: The award Shaw received in 1925.
Noun
  1. British playwright (born in Ireland); founder of the Fabian Society (1856-1950)

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