tagore
Definition
Proper noun: - Rabindranath Tagore: An Indian writer, poet, philosopher, and polymath. He is celebrated for his profound literary works, which often explored traditional Hindu themes, and for pioneering the use of colloquial Bengali in poetry and literature. He was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Rabindranath Tagore's collection "Gitanjali" earned him the Nobel Prize.
- Many of Tagore's poems have been set to music and are considered national treasures in Bangladesh and India.
- The university founded by Tagore, Visva-Bharati, promotes a unique educational philosophy.
Advanced Usage
- "Tagorean" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Rabindranath Tagore or his works.
- The play had a distinctly Tagorean sensibility, blending spiritual themes with humanist ideals.
Variants and Related Words
- Rabindranath: The first name often used to refer to Tagore.
- Gurudev: A title of reverence meaning "divine teacher," often used for Tagore.
- Thakur: An earlier Anglicized spelling of the surname "Tagore."
Synonyms
- Poet: A writer of poems (specifically, a Nobel laureate poet).
- Philosopher: A thinker concerned with fundamental nature of knowledge and existence.
- Polymath: A person of wide-ranging knowledge or learning.
Related Phrases
- Tagore's philosophy: Refers to his humanistic and spiritual worldview expressed through his works.
- Her thesis focuses on Tagore's philosophy of education.
- Tagore's songs: Refers to his vast body of musical compositions, known as "Rabindra Sangeet."
- The concert featured beautiful renditions of Tagore's songs.
Noun
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Indian writer and philosopher whose poetry (based on traditional Hindu themes) pioneered the use of colloquial Bengali (1861-1941)
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