Definition

Proper noun A specific historical conflict (1821–1828) in which Greek revolutionaries fought against the Ottoman Empire to establish an independent Greek state. The war concluded with the establishment of a sovereign Greece following the intervention of allied European powers.

Usage

This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific historical event. It is typically used in historical, academic, and educational contexts.

Examples

• The War of Greek Independence is a pivotal event in modern European history.
• Many European philhellenes volunteered to fight in the War of Greek Independence.
• The poet Lord Byron died while supporting the Greek cause during the War of Greek Independence.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metonymically to represent the broader era of national awakening and struggle.
  • The literature of the War of Greek Independence inspired other nationalist movements.

Variants and Related Words

• Greek War of Independence: A common alternative name for the same conflict.
• Greek Revolution: Another synonymous term often used, emphasizing the revolutionary nature of the struggle.
• Philhellenism: (noun) The support for Greek independence and culture, especially prominent in Europe during this war.

Synonyms

• Greek Revolution
• Greek War of Independence

Related Phrases and Contexts

• Battle of Navarino (1827): The decisive naval battle where an allied fleet destroyed the Ottoman-Egyptian fleet, ensuring Greek victory.
• Treaty of Constantinople (1832): The formal treaty that recognized Greek independence.
• The Great Powers: Refers to the allied nations (England, France, Russia) whose intervention was crucial to the outcome.

Noun

1. the Greeks rebelled against Turkish rule in 1821; with the support of England and France and Russia they won independence in 1828 at Navarino (although the country included only half its present size)