thomas edward lawrence
Definition
Proper noun A British soldier, archaeologist, and writer, renowned for his role as a liaison officer during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire in World War I. He is also known for his literary work detailing his experiences.
Usage
This term is used as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure. * Thomas Edward Lawrence is a key figure in the history of the Middle East. * The biography focused on the early life of Thomas Edward Lawrence. * He is often referred to by his popular nickname, Lawrence of Arabia.
Advanced Usage
- "Lawrence of Arabia": This is the most common epithet and popular cultural reference for Thomas Edward Lawrence, stemming from the title of a 1962 film about his life.
- The story of Lawrence of Arabia has been romanticized in cinema.
Variants and Related Words
- T. E. Lawrence: A common abbreviated form of his name, often used in academic and historical texts.
- The letters of T. E. Lawrence were published posthumously.
- Lawrence, T.E.: A standard cataloging format for the name.
Synonyms
- Lawrence of Arabia (epithet)
- T. E. Lawrence (abbreviation)
Related Phrases
- Arab Revolt: The military campaign in which he played a prominent role.
- Seven Pillars of Wisdom: The title of his autobiographical account of the Arab Revolt.
Noun
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Welsh soldier who from 1916 to 1918 organized the Arab revolt against the Turks; he later wrote an account of his adventures (1888-1935)
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