Definitions

1. noun

A naval battle fought in 1571, in which a Holy League led by Don Juan of Austria defeated the Ottoman Empire.

“The Lepanto victory marked a significant turning point in the history of the Mediterranean.”

2. proper noun

Lepanto, a city and a municipality in the province of Navarre, in the autonomous community of Navarre, Spain.

“The historic center of Lepanto, Spain, features well-preserved Renaissance architecture.”

3. proper noun

Lepanto, an Italian battleship, launched in 1902 and sunk in 1911.

“The Italian battleship Lepanto was involved in a series of naval battles in the early 20th century.”