seeger
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A surname of notable individuals in American arts: Specifically refers to two distinct U.S. figures: a poet from the early 20th century and a prominent 20th-century folk singer and activist.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- The name "Seeger" is used to refer to either of these individuals, often requiring context to specify which one.
- It is typically used in biographical, historical, or cultural discussions.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- Alan Seeger is remembered for his war poetry.
- Pete Seeger's music inspired a generation of activists.
Advanced Usage
- "The Seeger legacy": Refers to the combined cultural and artistic impact of the Seeger family, particularly Pete Seeger and his descendants in the folk music scene.
- The Seeger legacy in American folk music is profound.
Variants and Related Words
- Seegerian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the works or style of Pete Seeger.
- The song has a Seegerian quality in its call for social justice.
Synonyms
- None as a direct synonym for the proper noun. For the individuals: "the poet Alan Seeger" or "the folk singer Pete Seeger".
Related Phrases
- "A Seeger song": Commonly refers to a song written, popularized, or performed by Pete Seeger.
- The crowd sang along to a classic Seeger song.
Related Idioms
- None directly associated with the name "Seeger" as an idiom. The name itself is a cultural reference point.
Noun
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United States poet killed in World War I (1888-1916)
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United States folk singer who was largely responsible for the interest in folk music in the 1960s (born in 1919)
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