guadalcanal
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A mountainous island in the South Pacific: The largest island within the nation of Solomon Islands.
- A significant battle of World War II: A prolonged and pivotal military campaign (1942-1943) fought on and around this island between Allied (primarily U.S.) and Japanese forces.
Examples of Usage
As a geographical location:
- Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, is located on the north coast of Guadalcanal.
- The weather in the interior of Guadalcanal is often rainy and cool.
As a historical reference:
- The Battle of Guadalcanal marked a turning point in the Pacific theater.
- Many historians study the Guadalcanal campaign for its strategic importance.
Advanced Usage
"The Guadalcanal campaign": Refers to the entire series of naval, air, and land battles associated with the fight for the island.
- The Guadalcanal campaign was characterized by fierce jungle fighting and several major naval engagements.
"Guadalcanal veteran": A person who fought in the battle.
- He was a proud Guadalcanal veteran who rarely spoke of his experiences.
Variants and Related Words
- Solomon Islands (proper noun): The independent Commonwealth nation to which Guadalcanal belongs.
- The Slot (nickname, historical): The nickname for the stretch of water north of Guadalcanal where many naval battles occurred.
- Ironbottom Sound (nickname, historical): The body of water near Guadalcanal, named for the many warships sunk there during the battle.
Synonyms
- The 'Canal (informal, historical): A colloquial term used by Allied servicemen during WWII to refer to Guadalcanal.
- Operation Watchtower (historical): The Allied codename for the invasion of Guadalcanal and Tulagi.
Related Phrases
- "Island hopping": The broader Allied strategy in the Pacific War, of which the capture of Guadalcanal was a key part.
- The victory at Guadalcanal was a crucial first step in the Allied island hopping strategy.
Related Idioms
- "A Guadalcanal moment" (figurative, rare): Used to describe a situation of extreme hardship, endurance, or a pivotal turning point, drawing an analogy to the battle.
- Facing the company's financial crisis was their Guadalcanal moment; how they handled it would determine their future.
Noun
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a battle in World War II in the Pacific (1942-1943); the island was occupied by the Japanese and later recaptured by American forces
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a mountainous island; the largest of the Solomon Islands in the independent state that is a member of the British Commonwealth
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