John Llewelly Lewis

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • John Llewelly Lewis: A United States labor leader. He served as president of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) from 1920 to 1960 and was a founding president of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) from 1935 to 1940. He was a prominent and influential figure in the American labor movement during the mid-20th century.
Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • John Llewelly Lewis led the United Mine Workers for four decades.
    • The historian wrote a biography about John Llewelly Lewis and his impact on industrial unionism.
    • John Llewelly Lewis was a key figure in the founding of the CIO.
Advanced Usage
  • The name is often used in historical and political contexts to represent a powerful era of industrial unionism in the United States.
  • It can be used metonymically to refer to the leadership of the United Mine Workers during his long tenure.
    • Under John Llewelly Lewis, the UMWA became a formidable force.
Variants and Related Words
  • John L. Lewis: A common abbreviated form of his name.
  • Lewis, John L.: A standard library cataloging form.
Synonyms
  • Labor leader
  • Union president
  • Labor organizer (specific to his role)
Related Phrases
  • United Mine Workers of America (UMWA): The labor union he led.
  • Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO): The federation of industrial unions he helped establish.
  • Labor movement: The broader social and political effort with which he is associated.
Noun
  1. United States labor leader who was president of the United Mine Workers of America from 1920 to 1960 and president of the Congress of Industrial Organizations from 1935 to 1940 (1880-1969)

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