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murdoch

A student reads a novel by Murdoch in the library.

Definition
  1. 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.
murdoch

A student reads a novel by Murdoch in the library.

Noun
  1. British writer (born in Ireland) known primarily for her novels (1919-1999)
  2. United States publisher (born in Australia in 1931)