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
- United States writer (born in 1925)