gettysburg

Thân thiện

The town of Gettysburg is a quiet place with a historic cemetery.

Definition

1. 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).

Học thuật

Noun

1. 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
2. a small town in southern Pennsylvania; site of a national cemetery

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Gettysburg
• Battle of Gettysburg