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battle of hastings

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Battle of Hastings (noun)

Definition: The Battle of Hastings was an important battle that took place in 1066 in England. It was fought between two groups: William the Conqueror, who was the Duke of Normandy, and the Saxons, led by King Harold II. William won this battle, which allowed him to take control of England. This event marked the beginning of Norman rule in England.

Usage Instructions: - Use "Battle of Hastings" when talking about historical events, especially when discussing the history of England and the Norman Conquest. - You can refer to it simply as "the battle" if the context is clear.

Example: "The Battle of Hastings changed the course of English history."

Advanced Usage:
  • In historical discussions, you might hear phrases like "the implications of the Battle of Hastings" or "the legacy of the Battle of Hastings," referring to how it affected future events in England and Europe.
Word Variants:
  • Hastings: While it primarily refers to the battle, it can also refer to the town where the battle took place.
  • Conqueror: Referring to William, it implies someone who takes control of a place by force.
Different Meanings:
  • "Battle" can refer to any fight or struggle, not just military ones. For example, "a battle against illness" means struggling with a disease.
  • "Conquest" generally means taking control of a place or people by force, which can be used in non-military contexts as well.
Synonyms:
  • Conflict: A general term for a fight or struggle.
  • War: A larger scale of fighting between groups or countries.
  • Skirmish: A small or minor fight, often part of a larger conflict.
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • Battle it out: To compete or fight until a winner is decided. Example: "The two teams will battle it out in the final match."
  • Fight a losing battle: To try to achieve something that seems impossible.
Noun
  1. the decisive battle in which William the Conqueror (duke of Normandy) defeated the Saxons under Harold II (1066) and thus left England open for the Norman Conquest

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