murdoch
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A British novelist and philosopher: Iris Murdoch was a prominent British writer, born in Ireland, celebrated for her philosophical and psychological novels.
- An American media mogul: Rupert Murdoch is a powerful media proprietor and publisher, born in Australia, who built a vast international news and entertainment empire.
Usage Examples
Proper noun (referring to Iris Murdoch):
- Iris Murdoch's novel "The Sea, The Sea" won the Booker Prize.
- The philosophical depth in Murdoch's work is widely studied.
Proper noun (referring to Rupert Murdoch):
- Murdoch owns several major television networks and newspapers.
- The media tycoon Rupert Murdoch has influenced global politics for decades.
Advanced Usage
"Murdochian" (adjective): Pertaining to the style, themes, or influence of Iris Murdoch's literary work.
- The novel's exploration of moral philosophy was distinctly Murdochian.
"Murdoch empire": A common reference to the vast collection of media properties controlled by Rupert Murdoch and his family.
- The scandal rocked the foundations of the Murdoch empire.
Variants and Related Words
- Murdochian (adj): Relating to the literary characteristics of Iris Murdoch.
- Murdoch-owned (adj): Describing a media asset controlled by Rupert Murdoch's companies.
Synonyms
- For Iris Murdoch: Novelist, philosopher, author.
- For Rupert Murdoch: Media magnate, publisher, tycoon, proprietor.
Related Phrases
"A Murdoch publication": A newspaper, magazine, or website owned by a company controlled by Rupert Murdoch.
- The story was first reported by a Murdoch publication.
"In the Murdoch style": Written with the philosophical and narrative complexity characteristic of Iris Murdoch's novels.
- Her latest book is written in the Murdoch style.
Noun
- British writer (born in Ireland) known primarily for her novels (1919-1999)
- United States publisher (born in Australia in 1931)