Definition

Proper noun: - Jessica Lucy Mitford: A British-born American writer and journalist known for her investigative works and critiques of American social and cultural institutions.

Usage

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Advanced Usage

• Used to denote the authorial voice or critical perspective associated with her work.
  • The article adopted a Mitford-esque tone of muckraking journalism.

Variants and Related Words

• Mitfordian (adj): Pertaining to the style or themes characteristic of Jessica Mitford's work.
  • The critique was Mitfordian in its thorough investigation.

Synonyms

• Muckraker: A person who searches for and exposes real or alleged corruption or scandal.
• Investigative journalist: A reporter who deeply researches a single topic of interest.

Related Phrases

• In the tradition of Mitford: Referring to works of social criticism that are investigative and exposé in nature.
  • That documentary on the funeral industry is very much in the tradition of Mitford.

Noun

1. United States writer (born in England) who wrote on American culture (1917-1996)