Bagehot

American  

[baj-uht] / ˈbædʒ ət /

noun

1. Walter, 1826–77, English economist, political journalist, and critic.

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Bagehot British  

/ ˈbædʒət /

noun

1. Walter . 1826–77, English economist and journalist: editor of The Economist ; author of The English Constitution (1867) Physics and Politics (1872), and Lombard Street (1873)

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Example Sentences

The British sage Walter Bagehot wrote that monarchy runs on a magic that cannot stand the scrutiny of daylight.

From Washington Post • Jan. 13, 2023

Some 150 years ago, the acclaimed constitutional writer Walter Bagehot wrote that the British monarchy needed reverence and mystery.

From Reuters • Jan. 10, 2023

The interactions between what the 19th Century writer Walter Bagehot described as the "dignified" and "efficient" elements of a constitution - illustrated in the UK's model of governance.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2022

“We must not let in daylight upon magic,” Bagehot said.

From New York Times • May 11, 2022

Englishmen who receive their constitutional instruction from Walter Bagehot and Albert Dicey will find in this introduction by Paine the foundation of their Republic.

From The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. I. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England; to which is added a Sketch of Paine by William Cobbett by Conway, Moncure Daniel