Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Appomattox
Proper noun
/ˌæpəˈmætəks/
Definition
Appomattox refers to the location in Virginia where a significant event in American history occurred, specifically the surrender of the Confederate Army to Union General Ulysses S. Grant, marking the end of the Civil War in 1865.
Examples
- The surrender at Appomattox Court House is a pivotal moment in American history.
- Stories about the events at Appomattox continue to be taught in schools across the nation.
Meaning
It symbolizes the conclusion of conflict and the beginning of reconciliation after a long and divisive war.
Synonyms
- Finality
- Resolution
