Miles Standish
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- proper noun
- Longfellow wrote a poem about Miles Standish and his experiences in the New World.
Examples
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Many historians regard Miles Standish as instrumental in the survival of the Plymouth Colony.
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Longfellow wrote a poem about Miles Standish, highlighting his role in the early days of the Plymouth Colony.
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The story of Miles Standish is taught in American history classes across the country.
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The story of Miles Standish is well-known in American history.
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Did Miles Standish lead the Pilgrims in Plymouth?
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Many historians consider Miles Standish to be a key figure in ensuring the survival of the Pilgrims during their first winter.
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In American history classes, students learn about Miles Standish and his significant contributions to the colony.
Synonyms
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An English soldier who helped the Pilgrims start and protect the Plymouth Colony
Surface Forms
Morphology
Miles + Standish
This is a personal name (a proper noun) whose referent — an English military officer and colonist — cannot be inferred from the literal constituents. The parts do not combine to form a compositional meaning (and one part is not a standard lexical item), so knowing the words would not allow a B1 learner to derive the historical/biographical sense.
Etymology
Miles Standish was an English soldier who came to North America with the Pilgrims and helped lead the early Plymouth Colony. He often acted as the group's protector and is imagined as a man standing guard, so his name is remembered in poems and history as a brave defender of the colony.