meriwether lewis
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Definition
Proper noun: * Meriwether Lewis: An American explorer, soldier, and public administrator. He is most famous for co-leading the first American overland expedition to the Pacific Coast and back (1804–1806), known as the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- President Thomas Jefferson chose Meriwether Lewis to lead the Corps of Discovery.
- The journals of Meriwether Lewis provide detailed accounts of the expedition's scientific discoveries.
- After the expedition, Meriwether Lewis served as Governor of the Louisiana Territory.
Advanced Usage
- "The Lewis and Clark Expedition": The historic journey co-led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. This is the primary context in which his name is used.
- The contributions of Meriwether Lewis to the success of the Lewis and Clark Expedition are immeasurable.
Variants and Related Words
- Lewis and Clark Expedition (n): The official name for the exploratory mission (1804–1806) commissioned by President Jefferson.
- Corps of Discovery (n): The name for the group of explorers led by Lewis and Clark.
Synonyms
- Explorer: A person who explores an unfamiliar area.
- Pathfinder: A person who discovers new routes or methods.
Related Phrases
- To lead an expedition: To be in command of a journey for exploration or research. This phrase is central to describing Lewis's role.
- Meriwether Lewis was commissioned to lead an expedition to map the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.
Noun
- United States explorer and soldier who lead led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River (1774-1809)