hopkinson
Definition
- 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
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American Revolutionary leader and patriot; a signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1791)
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