nimitz

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Noun nimitz has 1 sense

Nimitz, Chester Nimitz, Chester William Nimitz, Admiral Nimitz - United States admiral of the Pacific fleet during World War II who used aircraft carriers to destroy the Japanese navy (1885-1966)
--₁ is a kind of naval officer

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Nimitz

Definition:

Nimitz is a proper noun typically used to refer to the surname of a prominent American naval officer, Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. It can also refer to the name of an aircraft carrier, the USS Nimitz (CVN-68), which was named in his honor.

Sample Sentences:

As a surname:

Admiral Nimitz was a key strategist during World War II.
Congratulations to the Nimitz family on their new arrival!

As an aircraft carrier:

The USS Nimitz is one of the largest warships in the world.
The sailors on board the Nimitz ship are highly trained.

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