austerlitz

/ɔːˈstərlɪts, ɔːˈstərˈlɪts/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a village in the Vyškov District of South Moravian Region in the southeastern part of the Czech Republic

“The Battle of Austerlitz was one of the most significant battles in European history.”

2. noun

a battle fought on December 2, 1805, near the town of Austerlitz, in which Napoleon’s forces defeated a combined Austrian and Russian army

“The Battle of Austerlitz is considered a masterpiece of military strategy.”

Synonyms

  • battle
  • napoleonic
  • waterloo

Antonyms

  • victory