Tom Bradley

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A specific individual: "Tom Bradley" refers to a United States politician who served as the mayor of Los Angeles. He is historically significant for being the first African American to hold this office.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Tom Bradley served as mayor of Los Angeles for an unprecedented five terms.
    • The airport was renamed in honor of former mayor Tom Bradley.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Bradley Effect": A political theory concerning a discrepancy between voter opinion polls and election outcomes, particularly in contests involving a white candidate and a non-white candidate. This term is derived from Tom Bradley's 1982 campaign for Governor of California.
    • Political analysts debated whether the Bradley Effect influenced the recent election.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bradley: A common surname; when used in a political or historical context about Los Angeles, it is often a direct reference to Tom Bradley.
    • The Bradley administration focused on urban development.
Synonyms
  • Politician: A person who is professionally involved in politics.
  • Mayor: The elected head of a city.
Related Phrases
  • "Bradley era": Refers to the period of Tom Bradley's tenure as mayor (1973-1993).
    • The city's expansion during the Bradley era was remarkable.
Noun
  1. United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)

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