Thoreau
Definition
Proper noun A person's name, specifically referring to Henry David Thoreau, a 19th-century American author, poet, philosopher, abolitionist, and naturalist. He is best known for his works on transcendentalism, civil disobedience, and nature writing.
Usage Examples
- As a subject: is considered one of America's most influential thinkers.
- Showing possession: most famous book is "Walden; or, Life in the Woods."
- In apposition: The essay "Civil Disobedience," by the writer , inspired many later activists.
Advanced Usage
- By extension: The name is sometimes used metonymically to represent the ideas of simple living, environmentalism, or nonviolent resistance.
- His commitment to a minimalist lifestyle was deeply influenced by Thoreau.
Variants and Related Words
- Thoreauvian (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Henry David Thoreau or his ideas.
- She has a Thoreauvian appreciation for solitude in nature.
Synonyms
- The author of "Walden": A descriptive synonym referencing his seminal work.
- The transcendentalist writer: A synonym categorizing him within his philosophical movement.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To live like Thoreau: To embrace a life of simplicity, self-sufficiency, and close connection with nature, often in a deliberate retreat from mainstream society.
- After retiring, they sold their city apartment to live like Thoreau in a small cabin.
Noun
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United States writer and social critic (1817-1862)
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