John Llewellyn Lewis
- proper noun
- /dʒɒn lluˈɛlɪn ˈluːɪs/
- The reforms advocated by John Llewellyn Lewis improved working conditions for countless miners.
Examples
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John Llewellyn Lewis was a powerful figure in the American labor movement during the first half of the 20th century.
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Historians often credit John Llewellyn Lewis with shaping the direction of organized labor in America.
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The famous labor leader John Llewellyn Lewis fought for workers' rights.
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Did John Llewellyn Lewis really serve as president of the UMWA?
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John Llewellyn Lewis was a key advocate for miners' rights and led significant labor strikes in the early 20th century.
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Many labor activists today look to John Llewellyn Lewis as an inspiration for their work in promoting workers' welfare.
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During his presidency, John Llewellyn Lewis expanded the influence of the United Mine Workers across the country.
Synonyms
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An American union leader who led the United Mine Workers and helped form the Congress of Industrial Organizations
Surface Forms
Morphology
John + Llewellyn + Lewis
This is a full personal name (a proper noun), not a compositional phrase; knowing the constituent names 'John', 'Llewellyn', and 'Lewis' does not allow a learner to infer that the referent was an American labor leader. Identifying who a historical person is requires encyclopedic or cultural knowledge rather than knowledge of the component words, so the meaning is not derivable from the parts.
Etymology
John Llewellyn Lewis was an American labor leader who stood with coal miners, often pictured with a hard hat and a loud voice as he led strikes and helped build strong unions in the early 20th century. So his name now brings to mind a man who fought for 'workers' rights', better pay, and safer work.