chesterton
Definition
- Proper noun:
- G. K. Chesterton: A conservative English writer of the Roman Catholic persuasion. He is known for volumes of criticism and polemics, as well as detective novels featuring the character Father Brown. He lived from 1874 to 1936.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The essays of Chesterton are known for their wit and paradox.
- Have you read any detective stories by Chesterton?
- Chesterton's defense of orthodox Christianity was influential.
Advanced Usage
- "Chestertonian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of G. K. Chesterton or his ideas, especially his use of paradox, his robust defense of Christianity, or his conservative views.
- He made a Chestertonian argument in favor of tradition and common sense.
Variants and Related Words
- Chestertonian: An adjective derived from the name.
- Father Brown: The fictional priest-detective created by Chesterton.
Synonyms
- Gilbert Keith Chesterton: The full name of the writer.
- G. K. Chesterton: The common abbreviated form.
Related Phrases
- While not a phrasal verb, the name is often part of titles: or .
Related Idioms
- There are no specific idioms using the name "Chesterton," but his style gave rise to the term "Chestertonian paradox," referring to a seemingly contradictory statement that reveals a deeper truth, characteristic of his writing.
Noun
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conservative English writer of the Roman Catholic persuasion; in addition to volumes of criticism and polemics he wrote detective novels featuring Father Brown (1874-1936)
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