vidal

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Definition

Proper noun: - A surname: "Vidal" is primarily a surname of French and Spanish origin. - Gore Vidal (1925-2012): Specifically, "Vidal" most famously refers to the American novelist, essayist, playwright, and public intellectual Gore Vidal.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun (Surname):
    • The author's full name was Gore Vidal.
    • Several notable figures in history have shared the surname Vidal.
  • Proper noun (Referring to the person):
    • Vidal was known for his sharp wit and critical essays on American society.
    • Have you read any novels by Vidal?
Advanced Usage
  • "Vidalian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Gore Vidal or his works.
    • The essay displayed a Vidalian skepticism toward political institutions.
Variants and Related Words
  • Vidalia (proper noun): A type of sweet onion, named after Vidalia, Georgia. This is a distinct term and not a variant of the surname.
Synonyms
  • Gore Vidal (full name): The complete reference for the specific individual.
Noun
  1. United States writer (born in 1925)