| English Dictionary |
BENEDICT ARNOLD
| Pronunciation (US): |  | (GB): | |
| IPA (US): |  |
• BENEDICT ARNOLD (noun)
The noun BENEDICT ARNOLD has 1 sense:
1. United States general and traitor in the American Revolution; in 1780 his plan to surrender West Point to the British was foiled (1741-1801)
Familiarity information: BENEDICT ARNOLD used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
United States general and traitor in the American Revolution; in 1780 his plan to surrender West Point to the British was foiled (1741-1801)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Arnold; Benedict Arnold
Instance hypernyms:
full general; general (a general officer of the highest rank)
traitor; treasonist (someone who betrays his country by committing treason)
| Learn English with... Proverbs |
"Never, Never... allow anyone to persuade you to suspend your common sense." (English proverb)
"With all things and in all things, we are relatives." (Native American proverb, Sioux)
"Laughing for no reason is rude." (Arabic proverb)
"Hunger is the best spice." (Czech proverb)
"With all things and in all things, we are relatives." (Native American proverb, Sioux)
"Laughing for no reason is rude." (Arabic proverb)
"Hunger is the best spice." (Czech proverb)