gettysburg
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A battle of the American Civil War (1863): A major military engagement where the invading Confederate Army under General Robert E. Lee was defeated by Union forces, marking a pivotal turning point in the war.
- A small town in southern Pennsylvania: A town known as the site of the aforementioned battle and the location of the Gettysburg National Cemetery.
Usage Examples
Proper noun (Battle):
- The Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodiest conflict of the American Civil War.
- Historians study the tactics used at Gettysburg.
Proper noun (Town):
- We visited the historic district of Gettysburg.
- The Gettysburg Address was delivered at the dedication of the soldiers' cemetery.
Advanced Usage
- "Gettysburg Address": Refers specifically to the famous speech delivered by President Abraham Lincoln in November 1863 at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg.
- Students often memorize the Gettysburg Address.
Variants and Related Words
- Gettysburgian (adj): Pertaining to Gettysburg.
- The Gettysburgian landscape is filled with monuments.
Synonyms
- Battle of Gettysburg (for the military event).
- Town of Gettysburg (for the location).
Noun
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a battle of the American Civil War (1863); the defeat of Robert E. Lee's invading Confederate Army was a major victory for the Union
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a small town in southern Pennsylvania; site of a national cemetery
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