norman mattoon thomas
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Norman Mattoon Thomas: An American socialist leader, author, and political activist. He is most widely recognized as the six-time presidential candidate of the Socialist Party of America.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- Norman Mattoon Thomas was a prominent figure in 20th-century American socialism.
- The speaker cited Norman Mattoon Thomas in his lecture on the history of American political movements.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used almost exclusively as a proper noun referring to the historical individual. It can be used metonymically to represent a strain of democratic, non-revolutionary American socialism.
- His platform was reminiscent of Norman Mattoon Thomas, advocating for reform within the system.
Variants and Related Words
- Norman Thomas: A common shortened form of the full name.
- The biography was titled "Norman Thomas: The Last Idealist."
Synonyms
- Socialist leader: A general term describing his primary political role.
- Presidential candidate: Describes his repeated electoral efforts.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- While there are no direct idioms, his name is sometimes invoked in political discourse to reference principled, long-term advocacy for a cause unlikely to achieve electoral victory.
- He ran a campaign in the spirit of Norman Mattoon Thomas, focusing on education rather than winning.
Noun
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United States socialist who was a candidate for president six times (1884-1968)
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