Atticus Finch

English

Etymology

Coined for the fictional character Atticus Finch from Harper Lee's 1960 novel To Kill A Mockingbird (and the 1962 film adaptation, in which he was portrayed by actor Gregory Peck).

Noun

Atticus Finch (plural Atticus Finches)

  1. An honest lawyer who defends the underprivileged and persecuted.

Quotations
  • For quotations using this term, see Citations:Atticus Finch.
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