Thatcher

/'θætʃə/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person skilled in making a roof from plant stalks or foliage: A "thatcher" is a craftsperson whose job is to cover roofs with dry vegetation such as straw, reed, or similar materials. This is a traditional roofing method.
    • A specific British stateswoman: "Thatcher" (often capitalized) is used as a surname, most famously referring to Margaret Thatcher, the British stateswoman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990.
Usage Examples

  • Noun (Craftsperson):

    • The old cottage needed a new roof, so they hired a skilled thatcher.
    • He learned the trade from his father and became a master thatcher.

  • Noun (Surname/Stateswoman):

    • Thatcher was a highly influential and controversial political figure.
    • Policies introduced during the Thatcher era had long-lasting effects.
Advanced Usage

  • "The Thatcher years": Refers to the period of British history when Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister.

    • The economic landscape changed dramatically during the Thatcher years.

  • "Thatcherite" (adj/n): Pertaining to or a supporter of the policies or principles of Margaret Thatcher.

    • He holds strongly Thatcherite views on economics.
Variants and Related Words

  • Thatching (n): The craft or activity of covering a roof with thatch; the material used for this purpose.

    • Thatching is a traditional skill that is still practiced in some regions.

  • Thatched (adj): Describing a roof covered with thatch, or a building with such a roof.

    • They lived in a charming thatched cottage.
Synonyms
  • Roof thatcher: A more descriptive term for the craftsperson.
  • Margaret Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, The Iron Lady: Specific references to the former Prime Minister.
Related Phrases/Idioms
  • "To do a Thatcher" (informal, chiefly British): Sometimes used to refer to a decisive or uncompromising action, drawing on the perceived character of Margaret Thatcher.
    • The new manager decided to do a Thatcher and close the underperforming departments.
Noun
  1. someone skilled in making a roof from plant stalks or foliage
  2. British stateswoman; first woman to serve as Prime Minister (born in 1925)

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