Untermeyer

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Definition

Proper noun A surname, most notably associated with Louis Untermeyer (1885–1977), an American author, poet, anthologist, and editor.

Usage

This word is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific individual, Louis Untermeyer, or to others sharing the surname. * The poetry anthology was compiled by Untermeyer. * Untermeyer's work helped popularize poetry for a general audience.

Advanced Usage
  • In literary contexts, "Untermeyer" can function as a metonym for a specific style of mid-20th century American poetry anthologizing or criticism.
    • His approach to selecting poems was very much in the vein of Untermeyer.
Variants and Related Words
  • Untermeyer's: The possessive form.
    • I found a first edition of Untermeyer's modern American poetry collection.
Synonyms
  • Anthologist (when referring to his professional role)
  • Editor (when referring to his professional role)
Notes

"Untermeyer" is a proper noun and is always capitalized. It refers to a specific person and does not have general meanings, idioms, or phrasal verbs associated with it.

Noun
  1. United States writer (1885-1977)

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