Definition

Proper noun The war fought from 1775 to 1783 in which the thirteen American colonies won political independence from Great Britain and formed the United States of America. It is also commonly called the American Revolutionary War.

Usage

This term is used as a specific historical name for the conflict. It functions as a singular, proper noun and is often preceded by the definite article "the." * The American War of Independence began with the battles of Lexington and Concord. * France provided crucial support to the colonies during the American War of Independence. * A study of the American War of Independence covers its causes, key battles, and political outcomes.

Advanced Usage

• "The War of American Independence": A less common but synonymous variant of the term.
  • His research focuses on naval tactics during the War of American Independence.

Variants and Related Words

• American Revolutionary War: The most common synonym.
• Revolutionary War: A common shortened form used primarily in an American context.
• The American Revolution: This term often encompasses the broader political and social changes of the era, not just the military conflict.

Synonyms

• American Revolutionary War
• War of American Independence
• (The) Revolutionary War

Related Phrases

• The Patriots: Refers to the colonists who fought for independence.
  • The Patriots faced significant hardships during the American War of Independence.
• The Loyalists: Refers to the colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown.
  • Many Loyalists fled to Canada after the American War of Independence.

Noun

1. the revolution of the American Colonies against Great Britain; 1775-1783