Norman Mattoon Thomas

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Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Norman Mattoon Thomas: An American socialist leader, author, and political activist. He is most widely recognized as the six-time presidential candidate of the Socialist Party of America.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Norman Mattoon Thomas was a prominent figure in 20th-century American socialism.
  • The speaker cited Norman Mattoon Thomas in his lecture on the history of American political movements.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used almost exclusively as a proper noun referring to the historical individual. It can be used metonymically to represent a strain of democratic, non-revolutionary American socialism.
  • His platform was reminiscent of Norman Mattoon Thomas, advocating for reform within the system.

Variants and Related Words

• Norman Thomas: A common shortened form of the full name.
  • The biography was titled "Norman Thomas: The Last Idealist."

Synonyms

• Socialist leader: A general term describing his primary political role.
• Presidential candidate: Describes his repeated electoral efforts.

Related Phrases/Idioms

• While there are no direct idioms, his name is sometimes invoked in political discourse to reference principled, long-term advocacy for a cause unlikely to achieve electoral victory.
  • He ran a campaign in the spirit of Norman Mattoon Thomas, focusing on education rather than winning.

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Noun

1. United States socialist who was a candidate for president six times (1884-1968)

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• Thomas
• Norman Thomas
• Norman Mattoon Thomas