kitchener

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A British military officer: Specifically, Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, who served as a senior British Army officer and colonial administrator.
Usage Notes
  • "Kitchener" is almost exclusively used as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure, Field Marshal Lord Kitchener. It is not used as a common noun in modern English. When used, it typically appears in historical or biographical contexts.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Lord Kitchener was appointed Secretary of State for War in 1914.
    • The famous recruitment poster featured the stern face of Kitchener.
    • Historians debate Kitchener's strategies during the early stages of the First World War.
Advanced Usage
  • "Kitchener's Army": Refers to the volunteer units of the British Army formed following Lord Kitchener's recruitment campaign in 1914.
    • Many of the initial volunteers joined what became known as Kitchener's Army.
Variants and Related Words
  • Kitchenerite (noun, historical): A volunteer who enlisted in Kitchener's Army.
    • The Kitchenerites were often motivated by patriotic fervor.
Synonyms
  • Field Marshal Kitchener: The full title emphasizing his military rank.
  • Lord Kitchener: The common form of address.
Related Phrases
  • "Your Country Needs You": The iconic phrase from the recruitment poster featuring Kitchener's image.
    • The "Your Country Needs You" poster is one of the most recognizable images of the 20th century.
Noun
  1. British field marshal (1850-1916)

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