culbertson

Thân thiện

Culbertson wrote many books about contract bridge.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A surname of American origin, most famously associated with Ely Culbertson: The word "Culbertson" primarily refers to a last name. In the context of games and popular culture, it is almost exclusively linked to Ely Culbertson, a pivotal figure in the history of contract bridge.

Usage

• As a proper noun (name):
  • The bidding system was developed by Culbertson. (This refers to Ely Culbertson's contributions to bridge.)
  • Several members of the Culbertson family attended the reunion.

Advanced Usage

• "Culbertson system": A specific bidding system in contract bridge developed by Ely Culbertson.
  • The Culbertson system revolutionized competitive bidding in the 1930s.

Variants and Related Words

• Culbertsonian (adj): Pertaining to Ely Culbertson or his methods in contract bridge.
  • His Culbertsonian approach to the game was considered classic.

Synonyms

• Surname: Last name, family name.

Notes on Meaning

• The term "Culbertson" has a very specific, dominant association with Ely Culbertson within the domain of card games, particularly bridge. Outside of this context, it functions as a standard surname with no inherent meaning. The provided Vietnamese definition ("vua bài brít" - king of bridge) is a cultural nickname for Ely Culbertson, not a direct translation of the surname itself.

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States authority on contract bridge whose books helped to popularize the game (1891-1955)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Culbertson
• Ely Culbertson