O'Hara

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Definition

Proper noun: - John Henry O'Hara: An American writer and novelist, active in the 20th century, known for his realistic portrayals of social class and life in Pennsylvania.

Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • O'Hara's novel "Appointment in Samarra" is considered a classic of American literature.
    • The course focused on mid-century American authors like O'Hara and Fitzgerald.
Advanced Usage
  • This term is used almost exclusively as a surname referring to the specific individual, John O'Hara. It is not commonly used in figurative or idiomatic expressions.
Variants and Related Words
  • O'Haraesque (adj): Resembling or characteristic of the themes, style, or settings found in John O'Hara's works.
    • The story had an O'Haraesque attention to social nuance.
Synonyms
  • Author, novelist, writer (these are general synonyms for his profession, not direct synonyms for the name itself).
Notes on Different Meanings
  • As a surname: 'O'Hara' is a common Irish surname. When capitalized and used in other contexts, it typically refers to other individuals bearing that surname and not specifically the writer.
    • Scarlett O'Hara is the protagonist of "Gone with the Wind". (This refers to a fictional character, not the writer John O'Hara).
Noun
  1. United States writer (1905-1970)

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