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mccarthy

/məˈkɑːr.θi/

Перевод: Имя собственное, относящееся к фамилии известных американских деятелей, включая писателя-сатирика и литературного критика (1912-1989) и политика, известного необоснованными обвинениями в коммунизме (1908-1957).

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C1formalamerican/məˈkɑːr.θi/

неисчисляемое · имя собственное

A proper noun referring to a surname of notable American figures, including a satirical novelist and literary critic (1912-1989) and a politician known for making unsubstantiated accusations of communism (1908-1957).

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, относящееся к фамилии известных американских деятелей, включая писателя-сатирика и литературного критика (1912-1989) и политика, известного необоснованными обвинениями в коммунизме (1908-1957).
  1. American novelist and critic C1 formal american

    Refers to Mary McCarthy (1912–1989), an American novelist, critic, and political activist known for her sharp wit and satirical works.

    • Mary McCarthy's novel 'The Group' was a bestseller in the 1960s.
    • She was a prominent literary critic in New York intellectual circles.
    • McCarthy's writing often explored themes of politics and feminism.

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  2. American politician C1 formal american

    Refers to Joseph McCarthy (1908–1957), a U.S. Senator known for his aggressive anti-communist investigations during the Red Scare.

    • Senator McCarthy led hearings accusing government officials of being communists.
    • The term 'McCarthyism' was coined to describe his unsubstantiated accusations.
    • His tactics were widely condemned as a violation of civil liberties.

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