Babbitts

/ˈbæbɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural form of Babbitt; multiple people who exemplify blind conformity, materialism, and conventional thinking in their lifestyles and values.

Etymology

Plural of the singular 'Babbitt,' treating the character name as a common noun to describe a type of person. This grammatical transformation shows how proper nouns can become common nouns in English when they symbolize universal behaviors.

Kelly Says

The ability to use Babbitt as both a proper noun (a specific character) and a common noun (any conformist person) demonstrates how language evolves when a story captures something true about human nature.

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