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

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'.