Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
custer
noun
/ˈkʌstər/
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Definition
Custer refers to a person or thing related to George Armstrong Custer, a United States Army officer and cavalry commander in the American Civil War.
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Examples
- Many books have been written about Custer’s life and his historic battles.
- The term “Custer” can evoke strong emotions regarding American history and Indigenous peoples.
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Meaning
The term is often associated with military actions, particularly those involving Custer’s Last Stand at the Battle of Little Bighorn.
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Synonyms
- cavalryman
- officer
- commander