Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A person's name: Woodrow Wilson Guthrie was a United States folk singer and songwriter, active in the mid-20th century. He is known for his significant influence on American folk music and for writing songs about social issues, the common people, and the American experience.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The museum had an exhibit dedicated to Woodrow Wilson Guthrie and his legacy.
  • Many modern folk musicians cite Woodrow Wilson Guthrie as a major inspiration.

Advanced Usage

• Used as a cultural reference point: The name is often used to represent the tradition of socially conscious folk music.
  • His songwriting has a direct lineage back to Woodrow Wilson Guthrie.

Variants and Related Words

• Woody Guthrie (noun): The common, shortened name for Woodrow Wilson Guthrie.

  • Woody Guthrie's guitar was famously labeled with the phrase "This machine kills fascists."

• Guthrie-esque (adj): Describing something reminiscent of or in the style of Woodrow Wilson Guthrie, particularly in its folk authenticity or social commentary.

  • The protest song had a Guthrie-esque quality to its lyrics.

Synonyms

• Folk singer: A performer of traditional or contemporary folk music.
• Songwriter: A person who writes the words or music for songs.

Related Phrases

• "Dust Bowl balladeer": A common epithet for Woodrow Wilson Guthrie, referencing his songs about the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl era.
  • Woodrow Wilson Guthrie, the Dust Bowl balladeer, captured the hardship of the era in his music.

Noun

1. United States folk singer and songwriter (1912-1967)