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

1. United States explorer and soldier who lead led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River (1774-1809)