Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Antonio López de Santa Anna: A Mexican general and political leader who was a prominent and controversial figure in 19th-century Mexico. He served multiple terms as President of Mexico and is a central figure in the history of Texas and the Mexican-American War.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Antonio López de Santa Anna led the Mexican forces at the Battle of the Alamo.
  • The policies of Antonio López de Santa Anna contributed to the Texas Revolution.

Advanced Usage

• "the era of Santa Anna": referring to the period in Mexican history dominated by his political and military influence.
  • The mid-19th century is often called the era of Santa Anna.

Variants and Related Words

• Santa Anna (n): A common shortened form of the name.
  • Santa Anna was defeated at the Battle of San Jacinto.

Synonyms

• The Napoleon of the West: A historical nickname referencing his military ambitions and role.
• Santa Ana: An alternative spelling sometimes encountered in English texts.

Noun

1. Mexican general who tried to crush the Texas revolt and who lost battles to Winfield Scott and Zachary Taylor in the Mexican War (1795-1876)