Trumbo

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A surname: "Trumbo" is primarily recognized as the surname of Dalton Trumbo, a prominent American screenwriter and novelist.
    • A historical figure: Specifically refers to Dalton Trumbo, an American screenwriter who was blacklisted and imprisoned for his political beliefs during the mid-20th century.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The film credits were restored to include Dalton Trumbo.
    • Trumbo's most famous screenplay was for "Roman Holiday".
Advanced Usage
  • "Trumbo-esque": (informal adjective) describing a situation involving blacklisting, political persecution, or steadfast defiance in the face of institutional pressure, reminiscent of Dalton Trumbo's experiences.
    • The journalist faced a Trumbo-esque campaign to discredit her work.
Variants and Related Words
  • Blacklist (noun/verb): The practice of denying employment to individuals for political reasons, central to Trumbo's story.
  • Hollywood Ten (proper noun): The group of screenwriters and directors, including Dalton Trumbo, who were cited for contempt of Congress.
Synonyms
  • Blacklisted writer: A general term for someone in a similar professional and political situation.
  • Dissident: A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
Related Phrases
  • To be Trumboed (informal verb phrase): To be blacklisted or professionally ostracized for one's political beliefs or refusal to cooperate with an investigation.
    • Many artists feared they would be Trumboed if they spoke out.
Related Idioms
  • A Trumbo stand: Taking a principled, defiant stand against political persecution or intrusive investigations, regardless of personal cost.
    • The whistleblower took a Trumbo stand, knowing the consequences for her career.
Noun
  1. United States screenwriter who was blacklisted and imprisoned for refusing to cooperate with congressional investigations of communism in America (1905-1976)

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