Adlai Ewing Stevenson

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An American politician and diplomat who ran for president twice and served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations

proper noun
/ˈædleɪ ˈjuːɪŋ ˈstɛvənsən/

: Adlai Ewing Stevenson

Adlai Ewing Stevenson was twice the Democratic nominee for President of the United States in the 1950s.

Examples

As U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Adlai Ewing Stevenson played a key role during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Many historians regard Adlai Ewing Stevenson as one of the most eloquent American political leaders of his era.
Adlai Ewing Stevenson was a prominent figure.
Did Adlai Ewing Stevenson really run for president twice?
Adlai Ewing Stevenson served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations from 1961 to 1965.
Adlai Ewing Stevenson was known for his articulate speeches that inspired many Americans during his campaigns.
Adlai Ewing Stevenson famously stated that he would rather be a good loser than a bad winner.

Synonyms

Adlai Stevenson II

vsAdlai Ewing Stevenson

7.9

An American politician who ran for president twice and served as ambassador to the United Nations

is the same person but named without the generational numeral

Surface Forms

Adlai Ewing Stevenson main

Morphology

Adlai + Ewing + Stevenson

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Etymology

Adlai Ewing Stevenson was a well-known American politician and diplomat. To remember the name, split it into Adlai, Ewing, and Stevenson and picture a calm man speaking at the United Nations. That image helps you remember that the name brings to mind a thoughtful U.S. 'leader'.