nancy freeman mitford
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Nancy Freeman Mitford: An English writer known for her comic novels and biographies. She was a prominent member of the aristocratic Mitford family and her work often satirized upper-class English society in the 20th century.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- The novels of Nancy Freeman Mitford provide a witty portrait of British high society.
- A biography details the life and literary career of Nancy Freeman Mitford.
Advanced Usage
- "Mitfordian": (adjective) Pertaining to or characteristic of the style, themes, or social milieu found in the works of Nancy Mitford or her famous family.
- The party had a distinctly Mitfordian air of eccentric aristocracy.
Variants and Related Words
- Mitford: The surname of the notable family to which Nancy belonged. Often used to refer collectively to the six Mitford sisters, who were famous for their divergent and often controversial lives.
- Nancy Mitford: A common shortened form of her full name.
Synonyms
- Author: A writer of a book, article, or report.
- Novelist: A writer of novels.
- Satirist: A writer who uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize.
Notes on Meaning
- This term refers specifically to the historical person, Nancy Mitford. It is not used with other meanings. Her work is central to her identity, so the name is often associated with literary comedy and social observation.
Noun
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English writer of comic novels (1904-1973)
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