battle of navarino
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A decisive naval battle in the War of Greek Independence (1827): The Battle of Navarino was a significant sea battle where a combined British, French, and Russian fleet defeated the Ottoman Turkish and Egyptian fleet. It was a pivotal event in the Greek struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Battle of Navarino effectively secured Greek independence.
- Historians study the tactics used at the Battle of Navarino.
Advanced Usage
- "the Navarino campaign": Referring to the broader naval operations and events leading to and following the battle.
- The diplomat's role in the Navarino campaign was crucial.
Variants and Related Words
- Navarino: Often used alone to refer to the battle or the location (modern-day Pylos, Greece).
- The bay of Navarino was the site of the famous battle.
Synonyms
- Navarino Bay, Navarino engagement: Alternative names for the same historical event.
Related Phrases
- War of Greek Independence: The broader conflict in which the battle took place.
- Allied fleet (British, French, Russian): The victorious forces in the battle.
- Ottoman-Egyptian fleet: The defeated forces in 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