Definition

Proper noun: * Helmut Schmidt: A German statesman who served as the Chancellor of West Germany from 1974 to 1982. He was a prominent figure in the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and a key leader during the Cold War era.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Helmut Schmidt was known for his pragmatic leadership during economic crises.
  • The foreign policy of Helmut Schmidt strengthened European cooperation.
  • A biography details the life and career of Helmut Schmidt.

Advanced Usage

• "Schmidt Doctrine": Sometimes used informally to refer to his pragmatic, stability-focused approach to economic and foreign policy.
  • Analysts sometimes refer to his fiscal pragmatism as the "Schmidt Doctrine."

Variants and Related Words

• Chancellor Schmidt: A common way to refer to him by his title.
  • Chancellor Schmidt addressed the Bundestag.
• Schmidt, Helmut: The inverted form used in bibliographies or alphabetical listings.

Synonyms

• German Chancellor: His official title.
• Statesman: A general term for a skilled and experienced political leader.

Related Phrases

• Schmidt era: Refers to the period of his chancellorship.
  • The Schmidt era was marked by the "German Autumn" of 1977.

Noun

1. German statesman who served as chancellor of Germany (born in 1918)