Definition

Proper noun A British author best known for creating the fictional character James Bond, a secret agent who appears in a series of novels and short stories. He is the originator of one of the most famous and enduring characters in modern popular fiction.

Usage

The name "Ian Lancaster Fleming" is used to refer to the person, the author, and his literary legacy. * The James Bond films are based on characters and stories created by Ian Lancaster Fleming. * Ian Lancaster Fleming wrote his first Bond novel, "Casino Royale," in 1953. * A biography detailing the life of Ian Lancaster Fleming was published recently.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively to describe things related to his work or style.
  • The film has a very Ian Lancaster Fleming feel to its espionage plot.
  • This is a classic Ian Lancaster Fleming villain.

Variants and Related Words

• Fleming: A common shortened form used to refer to the author.
  • Fleming's background in naval intelligence influenced his writing.
• Flemingesque (adj.): Resembling or characteristic of the style or themes found in Ian Fleming's works.
  • The novel's elaborate gadgets and globe-trotting narrative are distinctly Flemingesque.

Synonyms

• Creator of James Bond: A descriptive synonym focusing on his most famous creation.
• Spy novelist: A categorical synonym describing his primary genre.

Related Phrases

• The Fleming effect: Refers to the widespread cultural impact and archetypes established by his James Bond stories.
  • The character's suave demeanor and high-tech gadgets demonstrate the Fleming effect on the spy genre.

Noun

1. British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)