Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • British field marshal (1850-1916): Herbert Kitchener refers to a senior British Army officer and statesman who held the rank of field marshal. He is a significant historical figure, particularly known for his role in British military and colonial affairs during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Herbert Kitchener was appointed Secretary of State for War at the outbreak of World War I.
  • The famous recruitment poster featured the stern image of Herbert Kitchener pointing, with the caption "Your Country Needs YOU."

Advanced Usage

• "Kitchener's Army": Refers to the volunteer units of the British Army formed following a recruitment campaign initiated by Herbert Kitchener in 1914.

  • Kitchener's Army was composed of volunteers who answered the call to serve in the First World War.

• "Lord Kitchener": A title often used when referring to him, as he was elevated to the peerage as Earl Kitchener.

  • Lord Kitchener's military strategies were influential in several campaigns.

Variants and Related Words

• Kitchener (n): A common shorthand reference for Herbert Kitchener.

  • Historians debate Kitchener's legacy in the Sudan.

• Field Marshal (n): The highest rank in the British Army, which Kitchener attained.

  • He was promoted to Field Marshal in 1909.

Synonyms

• 1st Earl Kitchener: His formal title.
• Lord Kitchener: A common form of address.

Related Phrases

• "Kitchener's War": An informal term sometimes used to describe the early period of World War I under his direction.

  • The mobilization during Kitchener's War relied heavily on public patriotism.

• "Kitchener moustache": A style of moustache, broad and full, famously worn by him.

  • The soldier sported a formidable Kitchener moustache.

Noun

1. British field marshal (1850-1916)