perkins
perkins — biographical name
1. the family name of Frances Perkins, an American government official who lived fr
1.biographical name
Definition
the family name of Frances Perkins, an American government official who lived from 1880 to 1965
Example
Our history teacher introduced Frances Perkins during a lesson on worker rights.
full name: Frances Perkins
Maya borrowed a library book about Frances Perkins and government reform.
a book about Frances Perkins
The museum wall showed Frances Perkins meeting factory workers in New York.
A radio program praised Frances Perkins for pushing safer work laws.
Common collocations
- Frances Perkins
- a book about Frances Perkins
- read about Frances Perkins
Grammar Patterns
Frances Perkins
read about Frances Perkins
Usage Note
Usually appears as the full name Frances Perkins in history writing. In learner use, write the full name unless the context already makes the person clear.
Common Mistakes
We read about the Frances Perkins in class.
We read about Frances Perkins in class.
Personal names normally appear without 'the'.