Wollstonecraft
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A surname: "Wollstonecraft" is primarily recognized as the surname of Mary Wollstonecraft, an influential English writer, philosopher, and advocate for women's rights.
- Historical figure: The name specifically refers to Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797), a foundational figure in feminist philosophy who argued for women's equality, particularly in education and rationality.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Mary Wollstonecraft's "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman" is a seminal text.
- The ideas of Wollstonecraft were revolutionary for her time.
- We studied the life and works of Wollstonecraft in our history class.
Advanced Usage
- Used attributively: The name "Wollstonecraft" can be used adjectivally to describe concepts, eras, or works related to her.
- Her Wollstonecraftian principles challenged societal norms. (Note: "Wollstonecraftian" is a derived adjective).
- The 1790s was a key period for Wollstonecraft thought.
Variants and Related Words
- Wollstonecraftian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the ideas of Mary Wollstonecraft.
- The essay presented a Wollstonecraftian critique of the education system.
Synonyms
- Feminist philosopher: A general term describing her primary role and contribution.
- Women's rights advocate: Describes her central cause.
Notes on Meaning
- The word "Wollstonecraft" almost exclusively refers to the historical person, Mary Wollstonecraft. It is not used as a common noun.
- It is intrinsically linked to the history of feminism, the Enlightenment, and literary history as the mother of Mary Shelley (author of ).
Noun
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English writer and early feminist who denied male supremacy and advocated equal education for women; mother of Mary Shelley (1759-1797)
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