John Roy Major (Noun)
Meaning
British statesman who was prime minister from 1990 until 1997 (born in 1943).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- John Major unexpectedly became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after Margaret Thatcher's resignation in 1990.
- The premiership of John Major was marked by several key policies, including the Maastricht Treaty.
- John Major led the Conservative Party to a surprise victory in the 1992 general election.
- During his time as Prime Minister, John Major oversaw the dissolution of the poll tax, a move intended to bolster his party's chances at re-election.
- John Major resigned as Prime Minister following the Conservative Party's defeat in the 1997 general election, handing power over to the Labour Party under Tony Blair.