Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A British military leader and statesman: Horatio Herbert Kitchener was a senior British Army officer and colonial administrator who became a field marshal. He is particularly noted for his roles in late 19th and early 20th-century British imperial campaigns and for his leadership at the beginning of the First World War.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Lord Kitchener, or Horatio Herbert Kitchener, was a key figure in the British Empire's military history.
  • The famous recruitment poster featuring Horatio Herbert Kitchener pointed directly at the viewer with the caption "Your Country Needs YOU."

Advanced Usage

• "Kitchener's Army": Refers to the volunteer units of the British Army formed following the call for recruits by Horatio Herbert Kitchener in 1914.

  • Many of the early battles of WWI were fought by soldiers from Kitchener's Army.

• Historical reference: Used to denote the period or policies associated with his leadership in military and colonial affairs.

  • The reconquest of Sudan was a major achievement of the Kitchener era.

Variants and Related Words

• Lord Kitchener (title): The title by which he was commonly known, especially after being made an Earl.

  • Lord Kitchener served as Secretary of State for War.

• Kitchener (surname): When used alone, it often refers specifically to Horatio Herbert Kitchener in a historical context.

  • Kitchener was a controversial but influential commander.

Synonyms

• Field Marshal Kitchener: A synonym emphasizing his highest military rank.
• 1st Earl Kitchener: A synonym using his formal noble title.

Related Phrases

• "Kitchener's War": An informal term sometimes used to refer to the early part of World War I under his influence.
• "Kitchener moustache": A style of moustache, wide and full, similar to the one he famously wore.

Noun

1. British field marshal (1850-1916)