Definition

Proper noun: * Henry Alfred Kissinger: A United States diplomat and political scientist who served as National Security Advisor (1969–1975) and Secretary of State (1973–1977) under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. He is known for his influential role in American foreign policy during the Cold War era.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Henry Alfred Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973 for his role in negotiating a ceasefire in the Vietnam War.
  • The diplomatic strategy of Henry Alfred Kissinger was characterized by realism and a focus on power balances.
  • Historians continue to debate the legacy of Henry Alfred Kissinger.

Advanced Usage

• The surname "Kissinger" is often used metonymically to refer to the school of political realism and pragmatic diplomacy associated with his policies.
  • The ambassador's approach was very much in the style of Kissinger.

Variants and Related Words

• Kissingerian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the political ideas or methods of Henry Kissinger.
  • The article analyzed the Kissingerian approach to geopolitics.

Synonyms

• Statesman
• Diplomat
• Secretary of State (when referencing his specific role)

Related Phrases

• Realpolitik: A system of politics based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations, closely associated with Kissinger's foreign policy.
• Détente: The easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries, a key goal of Kissinger's diplomacy with the Soviet Union.

Noun

1. United States diplomat who served under President Nixon and President Ford (born in 1923)