mitford

• Nom propre désignant un nom de famille d'origine anglaise, rendu célèbre par la famille Mitford, une famille aristocratique britannique notable pour son influence littéraire et politique.

A proper noun referring to a surname of English origin, notably associated with the Mitford family, a prominent British aristocratic family known for their literary and political influence.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. American writer (Jessica Mitford)C1formal

   A United States writer, born in England, known for her investigative journalism and commentary on American culture.

   Jessica Mitford (écrivaine américaine)

   • Jessica Mitford wrote extensively about the funeral industry in her book 'The American Way of Death'.
   • Mitford's work often critiqued social injustices in the United States.
   • She was a prominent figure in American letters during the mid-20th century.

2. English novelist (Nancy Mitford)C1formal

   An English writer famous for her comic novels about upper-class British society.

   Nancy Mitford, romancière anglaise

   • Nancy Mitford's novel 'The Pursuit of Love' is a classic of English comic fiction.
   • Her writing style is known for its wit and satire of the aristocracy.
   • Mitford's works remain popular for their humorous portrayal of social life.