Definition

Proper noun A British stateswoman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990. She was the first woman to hold that office.

Usage

This term is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the historical figure. * Her economic policies, known as Thatcherism, were highly influential. * The biography provides a detailed account of Margaret Thatcher's early political career. * Historians continue to debate the legacy of Margaret Thatcher.

Advanced Usage

• "The Iron Lady": This was a common nickname for Margaret Thatcher, referencing her unwavering and resolute political style.
  • The foreign press often referred to her as the Iron Lady.

Variants and Related Words

• Thatcherite (noun/adjective): A supporter of the policies of Margaret Thatcher; relating to or characteristic of her policies.
  • He was a staunch Thatcherite.
  • Thatcherite economic reforms.
• Thatcherism (noun): The political and economic policies advocated by Margaret Thatcher, emphasizing free markets, privatization, and limited government intervention.
  • The era was defined by the principles of Thatcherism.

Synonyms

• Baroness Thatcher (of Kesteven): Her title after being elevated to the House of Lords.
• The Iron Lady: Her well-known nickname.

Related Phrases

• Thatcher era / Thatcher years: Refers to the period of British history during her premiership.
  • Unemployment rose significantly during the Thatcher years.

Noun

1. British stateswoman; first woman to serve as Prime Minister (born in 1925)