leaguer

[ˈliːɡər]

leaguer Definition

• 1. a military camp or siege
• 2. a member of a league

Using leaguer: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "leaguer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The leaguer was set up around the city to prevent any supplies from getting in.

• Example

  The army maintained a leaguer outside the enemy's fortress.

• Example

  The leaguers were determined to win the championship this year.

leaguer Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for leaguer

• encampment
• siege
• blockade
• besiegement
• investment

Phrases with leaguer

• break the leaguer

  to break through a military encampment or siege

  Example

  The enemy managed to break the leaguer and escape the siege.

• join the leaguer

  to join a group or alliance, especially for a common cause

  Example

  The smaller kingdoms joined the leaguer to fight against the invading army.

• leaguer of the Rhine

  a military alliance formed in 1658 between France, Sweden, and several German states to counter the power of the Holy Roman Empire

  Example

  The leaguer of the Rhine was instrumental in ending the Thirty Years' War.

Origins of leaguer

from Dutch 'leger', meaning 'camp'

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Summary: leaguer in Brief

The term 'leaguer' [ˈliːɡər] refers to a military camp or siege, exemplified by 'The army maintained a leaguer outside the enemy's fortress.' It can also mean a member of a league, as in 'The leaguers were determined to win the championship this year.' Phrases like 'break the leaguer' and 'join the leaguer' extend its usage beyond military contexts.