Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
continental-army
Noun
/ˈkɒntɪnɛntl ˈɑːrmi/
Definition
The Continental Army was the military ground force established by the Second Continental Congress during the American Revolutionary War.
Examples
- The Continental Army was formed in 1775 to lead the fight against British forces.
- George Washington was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.
- The struggles and sacrifices of the Continental Army were pivotal to the American victory.
Meaning
It served to coordinate the military efforts of the thirteen American colonies against British rule, forming a crucial part of the struggle for independence.
Synonyms
- Revolutionary Army
- American Army
- Colonial Army
