Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Dr. Strangelove
noun
/ˈdɔːk.tər ˈstreɪndʒ.lʌv/
Definition
A fictional character from the 1964 satirical film ‘Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.’
Examples
- In the film, Dr. Strangelove suggests that the best course of action during a nuclear crisis is to embrace the inevitability of war.
- His eccentric behavior and unnerving suggestions add to the film’s satirical take on military and political culture.
Meaning
Dr. Strangelove is portrayed as a former Nazi scientist and a military advisor who has a bizarre and comical perspective on nuclear war.
Synonyms
- Mad scientist
- Nuclear strategist
