arthur
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A legendary king of the Britons: A central figure in medieval British and European folklore, said to have led a fellowship of knights (the Knights of the Round Table) from his court at Camelot. His story, involving the sword Excalibur and the wizard Merlin, is a blend of myth and possible historical origins.
- The 21st President of the United States: Chester A. Arthur (1830–1886), who served as President from 1881 to 1885 after the assassination of President James A. Garfield.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun (Legendary King):
- The tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table are famous worldwide.
- Many historians debate whether Arthur was based on a real historical figure.
- Proper noun (U.S. President):
- President Chester A. Arthur signed the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act into law.
- Arthur assumed the presidency in 1881.
Advanced Usage
- "Arthurian" (adj): Relating to or characteristic of the legends of King Arthur.
- The Arthurian legends have inspired countless books and films.
- "Camelot": Often used metaphorically to refer to King Arthur's court or, in modern U.S. politics, to the administration of President John F. Kennedy, evoking an era of idealism.
- The brief period of his presidency was later referred to as a modern Camelot.
Variants and Related Words
- Arthurian (adjective): Pertaining to King Arthur.
- Camelot (proper noun): The legendary castle and court of King Arthur.
Synonyms
- The Once and Future King (for the legendary king): A poetic title for King Arthur, suggesting his promised return.
- Chester Alan Arthur (full name for the president): The complete name of the 21st U.S. President.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "Knights of the Round Table": The legendary knights loyal to King Arthur, symbolizing equality and chivalry.
- They formed a committee that operated like the Knights of the Round Table, with all members having an equal voice.
- "Search for the Holy Grail": A quest undertaken by Arthur's knights, now an idiom for a pursuit of something elusive or sacred.
- For the researcher, finding the original document became a search for the Holy Grail.
Noun
- a legendary king of the Britons (possibly based on a historical figure in the 6th century but the story has been retold too many times to be sure); said to have led the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot
- elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)