beaverbrook

Thân thiện

A man reads a newspaper published by Beaverbrook.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A British newspaper publisher and politician: Refers to William Maxwell Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook, a prominent 20th-century figure born in Canada who became a powerful newspaper owner and a government minister in the United Kingdom, notably during World War II.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Lord Beaverbrook used his newspapers to influence public opinion during the war.
  • The biography details Beaverbrook's complex relationship with Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

Advanced Usage

• "Beaverbrook press": Historically used to refer to the group of newspapers owned or controlled by Lord Beaverbrook, known for their particular editorial stance.
  • The government's policy was heavily criticized by the Beaverbrook press.

Variants and Related Words

• Beaverbrookian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Lord Beaverbrook or his methods.
  • His Beaverbrookian tactics in media and politics were both admired and feared.

Synonyms

• William Maxwell Aitken: The full name of the individual referred to as Beaverbrook.
• The Beaver: An informal nickname used for Lord Beaverbrook.

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Noun

1. British newspaper publisher and politician (born in Canada); confidant of Winston Churchill (1879-1964)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Beaverbrook
• 1st Baron Beaverbrook
• William Maxwell Aitken