february 12
Definition
Proper noun The date February 12 specifically commemorates and is recognized as the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. It is observed as a day of remembrance.
Usage
This term is used to refer to the calendar date, with its primary cultural and historical significance being its association with Abraham Lincoln's birth. * The school assembly about the Civil War is scheduled for February 12. * February 12 is a state holiday in several places, known as Lincoln's Birthday.
Advanced Usage
- "on February 12": The standard prepositional phrase used to indicate something happening on this specific date.
- The treaty was signed on February 12, 1865.
Variants and Related Words
- Lincoln's Birthday: The official name for the holiday observed on this date in many U.S. states.
- Presidents' Day: A federal holiday in the United States that sometimes consolidates the observances of both George Washington's and Abraham Lincoln's birthdays, though it is legally designated to honor all U.S. presidents.
Synonyms
- Lincoln's Birthday: The most direct synonym when referring to the commemorative holiday.
- The twelfth of February: An alternative, more formal way of stating the date.
Noun
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the day on which President Abraham Lincoln is remembered
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