steffens
Definition
Proper noun: * Lincoln Steffens: A specific person, an American journalist. He is historically significant for his investigative reporting in 1906, which is credited with helping to initiate the period known as "muckraking journalism."
Usage Notes
- "Steffens" is almost exclusively used as a proper noun referring to the individual, Lincoln Steffens. It is not used as a common noun.
- It is typically encountered in historical, journalistic, or academic contexts discussing early 20th-century American reform movements and the history of investigative journalism.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- Lincoln Steffens wrote "The Shame of the Cities," a series of articles exposing political corruption.
- The work of Steffens and other muckrakers led to public demand for progressive reforms.
Advanced Usage
- The name "Steffens" can be used metonymically to represent the era or concept of muckraking journalism itself.
- The spirit of Steffens is needed in today's media landscape.
Variants and Related Words
- Muckraker (n): A journalist who searches for and exposes misconduct by prominent individuals or organizations. Lincoln Steffens is a canonical example of a muckraker.
- Muckraking (n/adj): The action or practice of exposing scandal, especially by journalists.
Synonyms
- Investigator
- Exposé journalist
- Reform journalist
Note: As a proper name, true synonyms do not exist. These terms describe his profession and role.
Noun
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United States journalist whose exposes in 1906 started an era of muckraking journalism (1866-1936)
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