Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A specific person: "Harry Bridges" refers to a United States labor leader, specifically known for organizing longshoremen. It is the name of an individual, not a common noun.

Usage

• Proper noun (as a name): This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to identify the historical figure. It is typically used in biographical, historical, or labor union contexts.
  • The union was founded by Harry Bridges.
  • We studied the impact of Harry Bridges on West Coast labor relations.

Advanced Usage

• Referential usage: The name can be used to refer metonymically to the ideals, movements, or historical period associated with him.
  • The spirit of Harry Bridges inspired a new generation of organizers. (Here, "Harry Bridges" refers to his legacy and principles.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bridges: A common shortened, informal reference in historical discourse.
  • Bridges was a controversial figure in his time.

Synonyms

• Labor leader: A general term for a person who leads a labor union.
• Union organizer: A person who works to form and recruit members for labor unions.

Notes on Meaning

• This is a proper name for a specific individual. It does not have multiple common definitions. Its meaning is fixed to the historical person, Harry Renton Bridges (1901-1990), an Australian-born American union leader.

Noun

1. United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)