| 释义 |
favorite son
favorite sonn.1. A man favored for nomination as a presidential candidate by his own state delegates at a national political convention.2. A famous man viewed proudly by others who are from the same geographic area, such as a town or state, or who share some other group identity.favorite sonn1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (in the US) a politician popular in his home state but little admired beyond itfa′vorite son′
n. 1. a person nominated as a presidential candidate at a national political convention by the delegates from his or her home state. 2. an eminent, successful man who is highly regarded in his hometown or state. [1800–10, Amer.] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  favorite son - a United States politician favored mainly in his or her home statecampaigner, candidate, nominee - a politician who is running for public office |
Translationsfavorite son
favorite sonA well-known person, especially a politician, who is supported and celebrated by people in his hometown. Ray was the favorite son of his hometown of Twin Falls, Idaho.See also: favorite, sonfavorite sonA person valued by his or her hometown or organization for his or her achievements, usually political, as in Mary hoped they would treat her as a favorite son and nominate her for state senator. This term was originally employed for a candidate nominated for office by his own locality. Today this usage may ignore gender, as in the example. [c. 1780] See also: favorite, sonEncyclopediaSeefavouritefavorite son
Words related to favorite sonnoun a United States politician favored mainly in his or her home stateRelated Words- campaigner
- candidate
- nominee
|