mondale: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Low (very rare outside specific historical/political discourse)Formal, Historical, Political
Quick answer
What does “mondale” mean?
A proper noun referring to Walter Frederick "Fritz" Mondale (1928–2021), the 42nd Vice President of the United States (1977–1981) and Democratic presidential nominee in 1984.
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Meaning and Definition
A proper noun referring to Walter Frederick "Fritz" Mondale (1928–2021), the 42nd Vice President of the United States (1977–1981) and Democratic presidential nominee in 1984.
Used as a historical and political reference to the 1984 U.S. presidential election, the modern Democratic Party, or certain policies associated with his vice presidency under Jimmy Carter. May also refer to his son, Ted Mondale, in Minnesota political contexts.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
In British English, the name is recognised primarily in contexts of modern American political history. In American English, it has slightly broader recognition, especially among older generations or in Minnesota.
Connotations
Generally neutral as a proper name. In political analysis, may connote a landslide electoral defeat (referencing the 1984 result) or a certain era of liberal Democratic politics.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in both dialects, but marginally higher in American English due to domestic political history.
Grammar
How to Use “mondale” in a Sentence
[Proper Noun] as subject/object of historical discourseVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “mondale” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- [Not applicable as a verb]
American English
- [Not applicable as a verb]
adverb
British English
- [Not applicable as an adverb]
American English
- [Not applicable as an adverb]
adjective
British English
- [Not applicable as an adjective]
American English
- [Not applicable as an adjective]
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used.
Academic
Used in political science, modern American history, and presidential studies texts.
Everyday
Extremely rare. Might be mentioned in discussions of U.S. political history or major elections.
Technical
Not used in technical fields outside specific historical analysis.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “mondale”
Strong
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “mondale”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “mondale”
- Misspelling as 'Mondal', 'Mondail'. Using it as a common noun (e.g., 'He was a Mondale' meaning a liberal).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is exclusively a proper noun (a surname) with very low frequency.
No, it is only a proper noun. Any use as another part of speech would be highly non-standard, creative, or erroneous.
Dictionaries include notable proper nouns, especially those of significant historical figures, for reference purposes.
In documentaries, books, or discussions about late 20th-century American political history, particularly the 1984 presidential election.
A proper noun referring to Walter Frederick "Fritz" Mondale (1928–2021), the 42nd Vice President of the United States (1977–1981) and Democratic presidential nominee in 1984.
Mondale is usually formal, historical, political in register.
Mondale: in British English it is pronounced /ˈmɒn.deɪl/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈmɑːn.deɪl/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[No established idioms]”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think 'Monday' + 'dale' (valley). 'Monday in the valley' – but it's just a surname.
Conceptual Metaphor
A proper name does not typically involve conceptual metaphor. It can serve as a METONYMY for 'a historic electoral defeat' (e.g., 'It was a Mondale-level loss').
Practice
Quiz
Walter Mondale is best known for which of the following?