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Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt

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An American First Lady, political leader, and activist who works for human rights and social justice
  • proper noun
  • /ˈɛlɪnɔr ˈruːzəvɛlt/
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  • Eleanor Roosevelt played a pivotal role in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Examples

  • Eleanor Roosevelt was a key figure in the United Nations.

  • Eleanor Roosevelt traveled widely to promote civil rights and humanitarian causes throughout her life.

  • Many historians regard Eleanor Roosevelt as one of the most influential First Ladies of the United States.

  • Many people admire Eleanor Roosevelt for her work in human rights.

  • In 1947, first lady Eleanor Roosevelt helped found the United Nations Human Rights Commission.

  • Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt was celebrated for her tireless work in promoting human rights during her lifetime.

  • Many consider Eleanor Roosevelt one of the most influential first ladies in American history.

Synonyms

Roosevelt
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A First Lady who supported human rights and women's rights

highlights formal political and diplomatic roles plus broader social justice activism

Surface Forms

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Morphology

Eleanor + Roosevelt

This is a proper name referring to a specific historical person; the meanings of the parts ('Eleanor' as a given name and 'Roosevelt' as a surname) do not compose to yield the biographical information (politician, diplomat, activist). A B1 learner who only knows the constituent words would not be able to derive her identity or role from the name alone, so the expression is non-compositional.

Etymology

Eleanor Roosevelt was an American First Lady who did not stay quietly in the White House, and she travelled, wrote, and spoke up for poor people and for 'human rights'. That's why her name is remembered as a symbol of standing up for others and for equal rights.