Definitions

1. proper noun

a county in southwestern England, UK.

“The historic city of Truro is located in the heart of Cornwallis.”

2. noun

a British surname.

“The Cornwallis family has been prominent in British society for generations.”

3. proper noun

Charles Cornwallis (1738–1805), a British general who served as the last British Governor-General of India.

“The legacy of Charles Cornwallis is still studied in military history classes.”

4. proper noun

Francis Rawdon-Hastings, 1st Marquess of Cornwallis (1754–1826), a British politician and diplomat.

“Francis Rawdon-Hastings played a significant role in the British East India Company’s politics.”