Appomattox
Definition
A historic locality and river in the state of Virginia, United States, globally famous due to the Battle of Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. At this structural point, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant, a decisive historical act that marked the end of the American Civil War and the beginning of national reconciliation.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Appomattox
- Appomattox Court House
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper singular noun, stable foreign toponym preserving original orthographic attributes. |
| Formation | Derived from an Algonquin Native American word meaning a tidal river rest area or winding river mapping. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | /ˌæp.ə.ˈmæt.əks/ |
| Source | The National Park Service Historic Civil War Registry |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Semnarea documentelor de la Appomattox a pus capat oficial suferințelor îndurate în timpul sângerosului conflict fratricid.
EN: The signing of the documents at Appomattox officially ended the suffering endured during the bloody fratricidal conflict.
RO: Astăzi, parcul istoric național din Appomattox atrage mii de turiști dornici să vadă clădirea reconstruită a tribunalului.
EN: Today, the national historical park in Appomattox attracts thousands of tourists eager to see the reconstructed courthouse building.
RO: Râul Appomattox străbate peisaje de o frumusețe rară înainte de a se vărsa în estuarul fluviului James.
EN: The Appomattox River flows through landscapes of rare beauty before emptying into the estuary of the James River.
Idioms & Phrases
Campania Appomattox / Appomattox Campaign
RO: Serie de bătălii militare desfășurate în primăvara anului 1865 în Virginia, culminând cu încercuirea armatei confederate.
EN: A series of military battles fought in the spring of 1865 in Virginia, culminating in the encirclement of the Confederate army.
Tratatul de la Appomattox / Appomattox terms of surrender
RO: Condițiile generoase impuse de generalul Grant, care au permis soldaților sudici să se întoarcă acasă fără a fi arestați.
EN: The generous conditions imposed by General Grant, allowing Southern soldiers to return home without being arrested.
Parcul Istoric Național Appomattox / Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
RO: Arie protejată federal în Virginia ce conservă clădirile originale legate de momentul capitulării istorice.
EN: A federally protected area in Virginia preserving the original buildings associated with the historic surrender.
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