Thomas Paine

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Definition

Proper noun: * Thomas Paine: An American Revolutionary leader, political activist, philosopher, and pamphleteer. He is best known for his influential writings that advocated for the American colonies' independence from Great Britain and later supported the principles of the French Revolution.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Thomas Paine wrote "Common Sense," a pamphlet that galvanized public support for American independence.
    • The ideas of Thomas Paine were considered radical in his time.
    • Many historians study the impact of Thomas Paine on democratic thought.
Advanced Usage
  • "Painean" (adj): Relating to or characteristic of the ideas or writings of Thomas Paine.
    • The essay presented a Painean argument for individual rights.
Variants and Related Words
  • Paine (n): A common shortened reference to Thomas Paine.
    • Paine's later work, "The Rights of Man," was a defense of the French Revolution.
Synonyms
  • "The Author of Common Sense": A common epithet referring to his most famous work.
  • Revolutionary pamphleteer: Describes his primary role and method of influence.
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • "Common Sense": The title of his seminal 1776 pamphlet advocating independence.
    • "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine was a bestseller in the American colonies.
  • "The Rights of Man": The title of his 1791 work defending the French Revolution.
  • "The Age of Reason": The title of his 1794 work discussing religion and deism.
Noun
  1. American Revolutionary leader and pamphleteer (born in England) who supported the American colonist's fight for independence and supported the French Revolution (1737-1809)

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