Sir David Alexander Cecil Low
Definition
Proper noun * Sir David Alexander Cecil Low: A British political cartoonist, born in New Zealand, renowned for his satirical work. He is most famous for creating the iconic character Colonel Blimp, a personification of pompous, reactionary, and outdated British attitudes.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The exhibition featured original cartoons by Sir David Alexander Cecil Low.
- Sir David Alexander Cecil Low's sharp wit influenced public opinion for decades.
- Scholars study the work of Sir David Alexander Cecil Low to understand 20th-century political satire.
Advanced Usage
- The name is typically used in full in formal or biographical contexts. In discussions of cartooning history, he is often referred to simply as "David Low" or "Low."
- David Low was a fearless critic of fascism in the 1930s.
- The Low cartoon published today remains strikingly relevant.
Variants and Related Words
- Low, David Low: The common shortened form of the name.
- Colonel Blimp (noun): The fictional character created by Low, which has entered the language as a term for a blustering, ultra-conservative person.
- He was acting like a real Colonel Blimp about the new regulations.
Synonyms
- Cartoonist, satirist, caricaturist.
Related Idioms/Phrases
- While not an idiom from the name itself, the character he created led to the term "blimpish" (adjective), meaning reactionary, pompous, or obstinately conservative.
- His views on the subject are rather blimpish.
Noun
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British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963)
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