racine
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin: Racine is a city located in southeastern Wisconsin on the shore of Lake Michigan, south of the city of Milwaukee.
- A French dramatist: Jean Racine was a 17th-century French playwright, a leading figure of French tragedy. He was an advocate of Jansenism and his works are often based on Greek and Roman themes.
Usage Examples
Proper noun (Place):
- The manufacturing company has its headquarters in Racine.
- We drove from Milwaukee to Racine along the lakefront.
Proper noun (Person):
- Racine is often studied alongside his contemporary, Molière.
- The plays of Racine, such as "Phèdre," are classics of French literature.
Advanced Usage
- "Racinian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the works or style of Jean Racine.
- The actor delivered a powerfully Racinian performance, full of restrained passion.
Variants and Related Words
- Racinian (adj): Of or relating to the dramatist Jean Racine or his works.
- Jansenism (n): A Christian theological movement, emphasizing original sin and predestination, with which Jean Racine was associated.
Synonyms
- (For the city): None (as a proper noun for a specific place).
- (For the playwright): Dramatist, tragedian, playwright.
Notes on Meaning
This word is a proper noun with two distinct primary referents: a geographic location in the United States and a historical figure from French literature. The context of the sentence will always indicate which meaning is intended.
Noun
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a city in southeastern Wisconsin on Lake Michigan to the south of Milwaukee
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French advocate of Jansenism; tragedian who based his works on Greek and Roman themes (1639-1699)
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