karel capek
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Definition
Proper noun: * Karel Čapek: A Czech writer, playwright, and journalist. He is internationally renowned for his science fiction works and is credited with coining the word "robot," which entered the English language through his play R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots).
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The concept of artificial workers was popularized by Karel Čapek in his 1920 play.
- Many scholars study Karel Čapek for his contributions to dystopian literature.
- The word "robot" was invented by Karel Čapek and his brother Josef.
Advanced Usage
- The name Karel Čapek is often used metonymically to represent early 20th-century speculative fiction that explores technological and ethical dilemmas.
- The novel's themes of automation and humanity are deeply Čapekian in nature.
Variants and Related Words
- Čapekian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Karel Čapek or his works, especially themes involving technology, satire, and human nature.
- R.U.R. (n): The title of Čapek's most famous play, an acronym for "Rossum's Universal Robots."
Synonyms
- Playwright (specifically for his dramatic works)
- Author, Writer
Related Idioms or Phrases
- While not an idiom, the phrase "Čapek's robots" is commonly used to refer to the original, literary concept of artificial beings created for labor, distinct from later interpretations in science fiction.
Noun
- Czech writer who introduced the word `robot' into the English language (1890-1938)