Tudor (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of the dynasty that ruled England.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
An English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603).
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 3
United States dancer and choreographer (born in England) (1909-1987).
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Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The dancer Anthony Tudor was known for his expressive and emotive performances on stage.
- Tudor's choreography was heavily influenced by his experiences as a ballet dancer in England.
- Anthony Tudor's most famous work is the ballet "Pillar of Fire", which premiered in 1942.
- As a choreographer, Tudor was known for pushing the boundaries of traditional ballet techniques.
- Tudor's work with the American Ballet Theatre helped to establish the company as a major force in the world of dance.