poitier

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Definition

Proper noun A surname, most famously associated with Sidney Poitier, a Bahamian-American actor, film director, and diplomat. The word specifically refers to this individual as a notable public figure.

Usage

The word "Poitier" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific person, Sidney Poitier. It is not used with an article (a, an, the) when referring to the person. * Sidney Poitier won an Academy Award for Best Actor. * The film starred Poitier. * Poitier's career broke many racial barriers.

Advanced Usage
  • The name can be used metonymically to represent groundbreaking achievements for Black actors in cinema.
    • His performance has a real Poitier quality to it—dignified and powerful.
Variants and Related Words
  • There are no standard variants. It is a proper surname.
Synonyms
  • There are no direct synonyms for a proper name. In contexts discussing his role or impact, one might use descriptive phrases like: , .
Related Idioms or Phrases
  • There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs using the name "Poitier."
Noun
  1. United States film actor and director (born in 1927)

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