hopkinson

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A surname of English origin.
    • Francis Hopkinson (1737-1791): An American author, composer, and patriot. He was a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence as a delegate from New Jersey. He is also noted for his contributions to the design of the first American flag and for his political satires and musical compositions.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Francis Hopkinson was a man of many talents.
    • The Hopkinson family has a long history in this town.
    • Scholars study Hopkinson's writings to understand the revolutionary period.
Advanced Usage
  • "Hopkinson's Law": A humorous or informal term sometimes used in electrical engineering, referring to a principle about magnetic circuits, named after John Hopkinson (1849-1898), a British physicist and electrical engineer. This is a distinct reference from Francis Hopkinson.
    • The problem was solved by applying Hopkinson's Law.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hopkinsonian: (adjective) Pertaining to or characteristic of Francis Hopkinson, his works, or his era.
    • The Hopkinsonian era was rich with political satire.
Synonyms
  • Patriot (in the specific context of Francis Hopkinson): revolutionary, founding father.
  • Signer (in the specific context of Francis Hopkinson): subscriber.
Related Phrases
  • Signer of the Declaration: This phrase is directly associated with Francis Hopkinson.
    • Hopkinson is remembered as a signer of the Declaration.
Related Idioms
Noun
  1. American Revolutionary leader and patriot; a signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1791)

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