Definition

Proper noun 1. A battle during the Napoleonic Wars: A significant military engagement fought on December 3, 1800, near the town of the same name, in which the French army decisively defeated the Austrians. 2. A town in Bavaria, Germany: A municipality located in the state of Bavaria, Germany, situated near the city of Munich.

Usage Examples

• Referring to the battle:
  • The Battle of Hohenlinden was a major victory for General Moreau.
  • Military historians often study the tactics used at Hohenlinden.
• Referring to the town:
  • Hohenlinden is a picturesque town in Upper Bavaria.
  • We took a day trip from Munich to visit Hohenlinden.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: The term is primarily used in historical and geographical contexts. When used alone, it most commonly refers to the battle.
  • Hohenlinden marked a turning point in the War of the Second Coalition.
• Poetic/Literary Reference: The battle was famously commemorated in a poem by Thomas Campbell titled "Hohenlinden," which can lead to its use in literary discussion.
  • Campbell's "Hohenlinden" vividly describes the ferocity of the winter battle.

Variants and Related Words

• Battle of Hohenlinden: The full, most precise name for the historical event.
• Hohenlinden, Bavaria: The full designation for the town to distinguish it from the battle.

Synonyms

• For the battle: The Battle of Hohenlinden (this is the direct synonym, as it is a unique proper noun).
• For the town: N/A (It is a unique place name).

Related Phrases

• "On Hohenlinden's plain": A phrase from Thomas Campbell's poem, sometimes referenced to evoke the battle scene.
  • The general's description of the snowy field reminded me of "Hohenlinden's plain."

Noun

1. a battle during the Napoleonic Wars (1800); the French defeated the Austrians
2. a town in Bavaria (near Munich)