Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
minuteman
noun
/ˈmɪnəˌmɛn/
Definition
A member of a class of American militiamen who volunteered to be ready for service at a minute’s notice during the American Revolution.
Examples
- The Minutemen played a crucial role in the early battles of the American Revolutionary War.
- During the American Revolution, each town had its own group of Minutemen as a form of self-defense.
- The Minuteman statue in Lexington commemorates these brave soldiers.
Meaning
Minutemen were colonial militia members who were trained to respond quickly to British threats, symbolizing patriotism and proactive defense.
Synonyms
- militiaman
- patriot
- soldier
