Joan of Arc

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Definition

Proper noun 1. Historical figure: A French national heroine, peasant girl, and Catholic saint. She claimed to receive visions from God instructing her to support Charles VII and recover France from English domination during the Hundred Years' War. She led French armies to several key victories before being captured, tried for heresy, and executed by burning. 2. Symbol: A personification of courage, faith, patriotism, and martyrdom.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Joan of Arc is a central figure in French history and folklore.
    • The story of Joan of Arc has inspired countless works of art, literature, and film.
    • She is often referred to as "The Maid of Orléans."
Advanced Usage
  • "a Joan of Arc figure": Used to describe someone who displays extraordinary, passionate, and possibly doomed leadership for a cause they believe in.
    • The activist was seen as a Joan of Arc figure, leading the protest with unwavering conviction.
Variants and Related Words
  • The Maid of Orléans: A common epithet for Joan of Arc.
  • Saint Joan: Refers to her status as a canonized saint in the Roman Catholic Church.
Synonyms
  • Heroine
  • Martyr
  • Military leader
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • To have a Joan of Arc complex: To have a potentially self-destructive sense of mission or destiny.
    • He charged into the debate with a Joan of Arc complex, determined to save the company single-handedly.
Noun
  1. French heroine and military leader inspired by religious visions to organize French resistance to the English and to have Charles VII crowned king; she was later tried for heresy and burned at the stake (1412-1431)

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