minutemen Definition
- 1members of a group of American militiamen just before and during the Revolutionary War who pledged to be ready for military duty at a minute's notice
- 2a member of a civilian volunteer militia, especially in the US
Using minutemen: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "minutemen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The Minutemen were instrumental in the early stages of the American Revolution.
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In some states, the National Guard is considered a modern-day version of the Minutemen.
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The town formed a group of Minutemen to protect against potential attacks.
minutemen Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for minutemen
- militiaman
- volunteer
- citizen soldier
Phrases with minutemen
the first shot fired in the American Revolution, which occurred at the Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775
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The Minutemen were among those who fought in the Battle of Lexington and Concord, which began with the shot heard round the world.
an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed by the United States Air Force
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The Minuteman missile was first deployed in the 1960s during the Cold War.
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I had my business cards printed at Minuteman Press.
Origins of minutemen
from 'minute', meaning 'small' or 'short', and 'men', meaning 'people'
Summary: minutemen in Brief
'Minutemen' [ˈmɪnɪtmən] refers to members of American militias who were ready for military duty at a minute's notice during the Revolutionary War. It also refers to modern-day civilian volunteer militias. The term extends to phrases like 'the shot heard round the world,' which denotes the first shot fired in the American Revolution, and 'Minuteman missile,' which is an intercontinental ballistic missile developed by the US Air Force.
