eugene victor debs
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Definition
Proper noun: - Eugene Victor Debs: An American labor organizer, socialist leader, and political activist. He was a founding member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and was the Socialist Party of America's candidate for President of the United States five times.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The history lecture focused on the influence of Eugene Victor Debs on the American labor movement.
- In 1912, Eugene Victor Debs received nearly one million votes in the presidential election.
Advanced Usage
- Historical and political context: The name is used to represent early 20th-century American socialism, labor unionism, and left-wing political activism.
- The politician's speech echoed the ideals of Eugene Victor Debs.
- As a symbol: Often invoked as a symbol of democratic socialism and working-class advocacy.
- For many activists, Eugene Victor Debs remains an inspirational figure.
Variants and Related Words
- Debsian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the ideas, policies, or legacy of Eugene V. Debs.
- The party platform had a distinctly Debsian tone.
Synonyms
- Labor leader
- Socialist candidate
- Political activist
Related Phrases
- "Run like Debs": A phrase sometimes used in political contexts to describe a campaign focused on socialist principles and labor rights, alluding to his presidential campaigns.
- He decided to run like Debs, focusing on grassroots labor support.
Noun
- United States labor organizer who ran for President as a socialist (1855-1926)