John Major (Noun)
Meaning
British statesman who was prime minister from 1990 until 1997 (born in 1943).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- John Major became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after the resignation of Margaret Thatcher in 1990.
- John Major played a crucial role in negotiating the Maastricht Treaty in 1991, which created the European Union.
- John Major led the Conservative Party to a surprise victory in the 1992 general election.
- As Prime Minister, John Major oversaw the passage of the National Lottery Act in 1993, which established the UK National Lottery.
- John Major lost the 1997 general election to Tony Blair and the Labour Party, ending his tenure as Prime Minister.