Definition

Proper noun: - Adlai Ewing Stevenson: A United States politician and diplomat who lived from 1900 to 1968. He is known for his service as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and for being the Democratic Party's candidate for President in 1952 and 1956.

Usage

This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific historical figure. - Adlai Ewing Stevenson served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations from 1961 to 1965. - The eloquent speeches of Adlai Ewing Stevenson defined his presidential campaigns.

Advanced Usage

• "Stevensonian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the moderate, intellectual, and eloquent style associated with Adlai Ewing Stevenson.
  • The candidate adopted a Stevensonian tone in his foreign policy address.

Variants and Related Words

• Adlai Stevenson: A common shortened form of the full name.
  • The biography focused on the life of Adlai Stevenson.

Synonyms

• Statesman: A skilled, experienced, and respected political leader or figure.
• Diplomat: An official representing a country abroad.

Notes

As a proper noun, this term does not have phrasal verbs or idioms directly associated with it. Its usage is strictly referential to the individual.

Noun

1. United States politician and diplomat (1900-1968)