Definition

Proper noun: - Rabindranath Tagore: An Indian writer, poet, philosopher, and polymath. He is renowned for his profound poetry, which often explored traditional Hindu themes while pioneering the use of colloquial Bengali language. He was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Rabindranath Tagore is often referred to as "Gurudev."
  • The works of Rabindranath Tagore have been translated into many languages.
  • She studied the philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore.

Advanced Usage

• "Tagorean" (adj): Relating to or characteristic of Rabindranath Tagore or his works.
  • The festival had a distinctly Tagorean atmosphere, filled with his music and poetry.

Variants and Related Words

• Tagore (n): A common shortened form of the name Rabindranath Tagore.
  • The museum is dedicated to Tagore and his legacy.

Synonyms

• Gurudev: A title of reverence meaning "divine teacher," often used for Tagore.
• Bard of Bengal: A poetic epithet for Rabindranath Tagore.

Related Phrases

• Tagore's Gitanjali: Refers specifically to his celebrated collection of poems, 'Gitanjali' (Song Offerings), for which he won the Nobel Prize.
  • Her recitation from Tagore's Gitanjali moved the audience.

Noun

1. Indian writer and philosopher whose poetry (based on traditional Hindu themes) pioneered the use of colloquial Bengali (1861-1941)