buena vista

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A historical battle: A major battle fought in 1847 during the Mexican-American War, where U.S. forces led by General Zachary Taylor achieved a significant victory over Mexican forces commanded by General Antonio López de Santa Anna. The battle took place near a ranch with this name in northern Mexico.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The Battle of Buena Vista was a turning point in the Mexican-American War.
    • General Taylor's victory at Buena Vista made him a national hero in the United States.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical reference: The name is primarily used as a historical reference to the specific battle and its location. It is not commonly used in general modern English outside of this historical or geographical context.
    • The tactics employed at Buena Vista are still studied in military academies.
Variants and Related Words
  • Battle of Buena Vista: The full, formal name for the event.
  • Angostura: An alternative historical name sometimes used for the same battle, referring to a nearby pass.
Synonyms
  • Battle of Angostura (historical synonym)
Noun
  1. a pitched battle in the Mexican War in 1847; United States forces under Zachary Taylor defeated the Mexican forces under Santa Anna at a locality in northern Mexico

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