kennedy
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A major international airport: Refers to John F. Kennedy International Airport, a large airport located on Long Island, east of New York City.
- The 35th President of the United States: Refers to John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK), who served as U.S. President from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He established the Peace Corps.
Usage Examples
Proper noun (Airport):
- Our flight arrives at Kennedy at 6 PM.
- Kennedy is one of the busiest airports in the United States.
Proper noun (Person):
- President Kennedy delivered a famous inaugural address.
- The Kennedy family has been influential in American politics.
Advanced Usage
"The Kennedy era": Refers to the period of U.S. history during John F. Kennedy's presidency, often associated with optimism and the Cold War.
- The Kennedy era is remembered for its focus on space exploration.
"Kennedyesque" (adj): Characteristic of or resembling the style, policies, or charisma of John F. Kennedy.
- The candidate's speech had a Kennedyesque quality to it.
Variants and Related Words
JFK: A common abbreviation for John Fitzgerald Kennedy or the airport named after him.
- The museum has an exhibit on JFK.
Kennedyesque: (As above) An adjective derived from the name.
Synonyms
- JFK: (For the person) John F. Kennedy.
- JFK Airport: (For the location) John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Related Phrases
"Camelot": Often used metaphorically to refer to the Kennedy presidency, suggesting an idyllic period.
- Many look back on his administration as a modern Camelot.
"The Kennedy mystique": Refers to the unique charisma and public fascination surrounding the Kennedy family.
- The Kennedy mystique continues to captivate historians.
Noun
- a large airport on Long Island to the east of New York City
- 35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)