Luce

/lu:s/

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Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Clare Boothe Luce: A United States playwright and public official (1902-1987).
   • Henry Robinson Luce: A United States publisher of magazines (1898-1967), co-founder of Time, Life, and Fortune magazines.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The play The Women was written by Luce.
  • Luce was a prominent figure in both journalism and politics.
  • The media empire founded by Luce shaped 20th-century American journalism.

Advanced Usage

• The term is almost exclusively used as a surname referring to these two specific historical figures. It is not typically used in a generic sense.

Variants and Related Words

• Luce's: The possessive form.
  • Luce's contributions to theater are significant.
• Lucean: An adjective (rare) pertaining to Henry Luce or his publications.
  • The Lucean vision of journalism was influential.

Synonyms

• Clare Boothe Luce: Playwright, diplomat, congresswoman.
• Henry R. Luce: Publisher, media magnate.

Notes on Different Meanings

• As a Common Noun (Archaic/Rare): In older or specialized contexts (e.g., zoology, heraldry), "luce" can refer to a pike (a type of freshwater fish). However, in modern English usage, especially in American English, it is overwhelmingly recognized as a proper noun/surname.
  • Example (Archaic): The coat of arms featured a luce, symbolizing prowess.

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States playwright and public official (1902-1987)
2. United States publisher of magazines (1898-1967)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Luce
• Clare Booth Luce
• Henry Luce
• Henry Robinson Luce