colin powell

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Colin Powell: A United States Army general and statesman. He was the first African American to serve as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (the nation's highest military position). He later served as the 65th United States Secretary of State under President George W. Bush.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • General Colin Powell was a respected military leader.
    • Secretary of State Colin Powell presented evidence to the United Nations in 2003.
    • Colin Powell's career was often cited as a model of public service.
Advanced Usage
  • "Powell Doctrine": A military strategy emphasizing the use of overwhelming force and clear political objectives, associated with Colin Powell's views during the Gulf War.
    • The general advocated for a strategy in line with the Powell Doctrine.
Variants and Related Words
  • Powellian (adj): Relating to or characteristic of Colin Powell or his policies.
    • The speech had a distinctly Powellian tone of pragmatic realism.
Synonyms
  • Statesman: A skilled, experienced, and respected political leader or figure.
  • General: A high-ranking military officer.
Related Phrases
  • "The reluctant warrior": A phrase sometimes used to describe Colin Powell's cautious approach to military intervention.
    • He was often characterized in the media as the "reluctant warrior" within the administration.
Noun
  1. United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)

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