CHESTER WILLIAM NIMITZ

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

United States admiral of the Pacific fleet during World War II who used aircraft carriers to destroy the Japanese navy (1885-1966)

Synonyms:

Admiral Nimitz; Chester Nimitz; Chester William Nimitz; Nimitz

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Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

naval officer (an officer in the navy)

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