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Marshall McLuhan

Description:

Marshall McLuhan was a renowned Canadian philosopher, media theorist, and communications expert. He is best known for his groundbreaking work on understanding the effects of mass media and technology on society and culture.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: Referring to the person.

Sample sentence: Marshall McLuhan was a visionary thinker who revolutionized the study of media and communication.

Sense 2:

Noun: Referring to his theories and ideas.

Sample sentence: McLuhan's writings on the global village and the medium is the message have had a lasting impact on the field of media studies.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Describing something related to McLuhan's theories or style.

Sample sentence: The film director embraced a McLuhanesque approach, exploring the influence of media on contemporary society.

Sense 4:

Verb: To analyze media from a McLuhanist perspective.

Sample sentence: Scholars often use McLuhan's concepts to Marshall McLuhan analyze the impact of advertising in our modern world.

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