alamo

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A pivotal historical event: The Alamo refers to a specific 13-day siege and subsequent battle that took place in 1836 at a former Spanish mission (the Alamo Mission) in San Antonio, Texas. It is a symbol of heroic resistance and sacrifice in American and Texan history.

Usage

The word "Alamo" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this historical event and the mission where it occurred. It is often invoked to symbolize courage against overwhelming odds. * The Battle of the Alamo was a turning point in the Texas Revolution. * "Remember the Alamo!" became a rallying cry for Texan forces. * We visited the Alamo during our trip to San Antonio.

Advanced Usage
  • Symbolic Use: "Alamo" can be used metaphorically to describe any situation where a person or group makes a determined, against-all-odds stand.
    • The small research team saw their project as their scientific Alamo, defending their theory against the mainstream consensus.
Variants and Related Words
  • The Alamo Mission: The full name of the Spanish mission complex, formally known as , where the battle took place.
  • Alamo City: A common nickname for the city of San Antonio, Texas, derived from the historic mission.
Synonyms
  • Last stand: A final defensive effort against overwhelming forces. (This is a conceptual synonym for the event's symbolic meaning.)
  • Siege: A military operation where forces surround a place to compel surrender. (This describes a key aspect of the event.)
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "Remember the Alamo!": This is the primary and most famous phrase associated with the word. It originated as a battle cry used by Texan soldiers after the fall of the Alamo to inspire vengeance and continued resistance. It is now used more generally to mean "remember past sacrifices" or "fight for a cause."
    • As the team prepared for the final, difficult game, the coach told them to "Remember the Alamo!" and give their absolute best effort.
Noun
  1. a siege and massacre at a mission in San Antonio in 1836; Mexican forces under Santa Anna besieged and massacred American rebels who were fighting to make Texas independent of Mexico

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