navarino

Thân thiện

A model ship representing the Battle of Navarino sits on a museum shelf.

Definition

Proper noun A decisive naval battle that took place on October 20, 1827, during the War of Greek Independence. It resulted in the defeat of the Ottoman-Turkish and Egyptian fleet by a combined fleet of British, French, and Russian warships. The battle is historically significant as the last major naval engagement fought entirely with sailing ships and was a pivotal event in securing Greek independence.

Usage

The word 'Navarino' is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific historical event or its location (the Bay of Navarino, off the coast of the Peloponnese, Greece). * It is typically preceded by the definite article 'the' (e.g., the Battle of Navarino). * It functions as a singular noun.

Examples

• Historical Reference:
• Geographical Context:
• Causal Statement:

Advanced Usage

• Metonymy: In historical or political discourse, 'Navarino' can be used metonymically to represent the concept of a decisive, coalition-led intervention.
  • The diplomatic agreement was the political equivalent of a Navarino, crushing the opposition's hopes.

Variants and Related Words

• Navarino, Battle of: The full, formal name of the event.
• Navarino Bay: The geographical location of the battle.

Synonyms

• Battle of Navarino (the full name is its own synonym)
• Navarino Bay (when referring specifically to the location of the conflict)

Related Phrases and Contexts

• War of Greek Independence (1821-1829): The broader conflict in which the Battle of Navarino was a key event.
• Admiral Edward Codrington: The British commander of the allied fleet at Navarino.
• Sailing ship warfare: The type of naval combat that characterized the battle.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a decisive naval battle in the War of Greek Independence (1827); the Turkish and Egyptian fleet was defeated by an allied fleet of British and French and Russian warships

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Navarino
• battle of Navarino