alice walker
Definition
Proper noun * Alice Walker: A United States writer, born in 1944. She is an acclaimed author known for her novels, short stories, and poetry, often exploring themes of race, gender, and social justice.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Alice Walker won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her novel The Color Purple.
- The works of Alice Walker are studied in many literature courses.
- She was deeply influenced by the activism and writing of Alice Walker.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: The name can be used attributively to describe works or characteristics associated with her.
- Alice Walker's novels are powerful and transformative.
- The essay discusses Alice Walker feminism.
Variants and Related Words
- Walkerian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Alice Walker or her works. (This is a less common, derived term).
- The Color Purple: Her most famous novel, which has become a cultural reference point.
Synonyms
- Author
- Novelist
- Poet
- Social activist (describes a key aspect of her work and public role)
Related Phrases
- Womanist: A term coined and defined by Alice Walker to describe a black feminist or feminist of color, emphasizing the unique experiences and perspectives of women of color. This is a central concept in her work.
- Her theory is rooted in womanist thought as defined by Alice Walker.
Noun
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United States writer (born in 1944)
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