Navarino
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Definition
Proper noun A decisive naval battle that took place on October 20, 1827, during the War of Greek Independence. It resulted in the defeat of the Ottoman-Turkish and Egyptian fleet by a combined fleet of British, French, and Russian warships. The battle is historically significant as the last major naval engagement fought entirely with sailing ships and was a pivotal event in securing Greek independence.
Usage
The word 'Navarino' is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific historical event or its location (the Bay of Navarino, off the coast of the Peloponnese, Greece). * It is typically preceded by the definite article 'the' (e.g., the Battle of Navarino). * It functions as a singular noun.
Examples
- Historical Reference:
- Geographical Context:
- Causal Statement:
Advanced Usage
- Metonymy: In historical or political discourse, 'Navarino' can be used metonymically to represent the concept of a decisive, coalition-led intervention.
- The diplomatic agreement was the political equivalent of a Navarino, crushing the opposition's hopes.
Variants and Related Words
- Navarino, Battle of: The full, formal name of the event.
- Navarino Bay: The geographical location of the battle.
Synonyms
- Battle of Navarino (the full name is its own synonym)
- Navarino Bay (when referring specifically to the location of the conflict)
Related Phrases and Contexts
- War of Greek Independence (1821-1829): The broader conflict in which the Battle of Navarino was a key event.
- Admiral Edward Codrington: The British commander of the allied fleet at Navarino.
- Sailing ship warfare: The type of naval combat that characterized the battle.
Noun
- a decisive naval battle in the War of Greek Independence (1827); the Turkish and Egyptian fleet was defeated by an allied fleet of British and French and Russian warships