Definition

Proper noun 1. An American revolutionary leader: Samuel Huntington was a political figure who played a significant role in the American Revolution, notably as a signer of the Declaration of Independence and as President of the Continental Congress.

Examples of Usage

• Samuel Huntington is remembered as a Founding Father of the United States.
• The leadership of Samuel Huntington was crucial during the ratification of the Articles of Confederation.
• A biography details the life and contributions of Samuel Huntington.

Advanced Usage

• Historical reference: The name is used in historical and academic contexts to refer to this specific 18th-century figure, distinguishing him from others with the same name.
  • The letter was addressed to Samuel Huntington in his capacity as President of Congress.

Variants and Related Words

• Huntingtonian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Samuel Huntington or his ideas (though this is rare and more commonly associated with the political scientist of the same name).
  • The Huntingtonian signature is on the historic document.

Synonyms

• Founding Father
• American revolutionary leader
• Statesman

Notes on Different Meanings

This entry refers specifically to Samuel Huntington (1731–1796), the American revolutionary. It should not be confused with Samuel P. Huntington (1927–2008), the 20th-century political scientist known for his work "The Clash of Civilizations."

Noun

1. American revolutionary leader who signed the Declaration of Independence and was president of the Continental Congress (1731-1796)