Vocab Bloom Hub

dix

/dɪks/

1 entry

noun

/dɪks/C1formalamerican
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к Доротее Линде Дикс, американской социальной реформаторше, которая была пионером тюремной реформы и лечения душевнобольных, а также служила суперинтендантом медсестер женской армии во время Гражданской войны в США (1802–1887).

A proper noun referring to Dorothea Lynde Dix, a United States social reformer who pioneered prison reform and the treatment of the mentally ill, and who served as superintendent of women army nurses during the American Civil War (1802–1887).

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Dorothea Lynde DixC1formalamerican

    An American social reformer and activist who pioneered prison reform and improved treatment of the mentally ill; she also served as Superintendent of Army Nurses for the Union during the American Civil War.

    ruДоротея Линд Дикс

    • Dorothea Dix campaigned tirelessly for better conditions in asylums.
    • During the Civil War, Dix organized nursing services for wounded soldiers.
    • Her work led to the establishment of many state mental hospitals.