higginson
Definition
Proper noun: A surname, most notably referring to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, a 19th-century United States writer, soldier, and abolitionist. He is historically significant for his role as the colonel who commanded the first federally authorized Black regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Usage
This word is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific historical figure, Thomas Wentworth Higginson. * Thomas Wentworth Higginson was a staunch advocate for abolition and women's rights. * Colonel Higginson wrote about his experiences leading the First South Carolina Volunteers.
Advanced Usage
- The name can be used metonymically to represent the ideals of abolitionism, racial equality, or progressive social reform in the 19th-century United States.
- The spirit of Higginson lived on in the continued fight for civil rights.
Variants and Related Words
- Higginsonian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Thomas Wentworth Higginson or his ideas.
- The essay presented a Higginsonian argument for social justice.
Synonyms
- Abolitionist
- Reformer
- Colonel (in the specific military context of the Civil War)
Related Phrases
- The Higginson Regiment: A historical reference to the First South Carolina Volunteers (African Descent), the regiment he commanded.
- The bravery of the Higginson Regiment was widely reported.
Noun
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United States writer and soldier who led the first Black regiment in the Union Army (1823-1911)
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