cornwallis
Definition
Proper noun: * Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis: A British army officer and colonial administrator. He is most famously known for his role as the commander of British forces during the American Revolutionary War, where his surrender at the Siege of Yorktown in 1781 was a decisive event leading to American independence.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- General Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington at Yorktown.
- The military strategies of Cornwallis are still studied by historians.
- Cornwallis later served as Governor-General of India.
Advanced Usage
- "Cornwallis's surrender": A historical phrase referring specifically to the event at Yorktown in 1781, which effectively ended major combat operations in the American Revolutionary War.
- The painting depicts the moment of Cornwallis's surrender.
Variants and Related Words
- Cornwallis's Campaign: Refers to his series of military operations in the southern American colonies.
- The Cornwallis Code: A body of legislation enacted during his tenure as Governor-General of India.
Synonyms
- The British Commander at Yorktown: A descriptive synonym referencing his most famous historical moment.
- Lord Cornwallis: A formal title used to refer to him.
Related Idioms
- "To meet one's Cornwallis": (A rare, historically literary idiom) To face a decisive and final defeat, especially after a prolonged campaign.
- After a series of failed ventures, the company finally met its Cornwallis and declared bankruptcy.
Noun
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commander of the British forces in the American War of Independence; was defeated by American and French troops at Yorktown (1738-1805)
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