schulz
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A surname of German origin: "Schulz" is a common German surname, often indicating a historical occupational role.
- Charles M. Schulz, the cartoonist: Specifically refers to the American cartoonist Charles Monroe Schulz, creator of the comic strip Peanuts.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The museum featured an exhibition on the life and work of Schulz. (This refers to the cartoonist Charles M. Schulz.)
- Many families with the surname Schulz emigrated from Germany. (This refers to the surname in general.)
Advanced Usage
- As a metonym for the Peanuts franchise: The name "Schulz" is sometimes used to refer collectively to the characters and world he created.
- The humor in Schulz is both simple and deeply philosophical. (Here, "Schulz" refers to his body of work.)
Variants and Related Words
- Schulze: A common variant spelling of the same German surname.
- Cartoonist (n): a person who draws cartoons.
- Snoopy (n): the name of the famous beagle character created by Schulz.
Synonyms
- Charles M. Schulz: Charles Monroe Schulz, Sparky (his nickname).
Notes on Meaning
- The primary contemporary reference for the word "Schulz" in English is to the cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. When capitalized and used in a cultural context, it almost exclusively denotes him and his work.
- The general surname meaning is less common in everyday English usage unless specifically discussing genealogy or personal names.
Noun
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United States cartoonist whose comic strip included the beagle Snoopy (1922-2000)
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