Geronimo

American  

[juh-ron-uh-moh] / dʒəˈrɒn əˌmoʊ /

noun

1. Goyathlay, 1829–1909, Apache leader in their fight against colonization and forcible removal from their ancestral territory.

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interjection

1. (a battle cry used by paratroopers, especially during World War II, on jumping from a plane.)

Geronimo British  

/ dʒəˈrɒnɪˌməʊ /

noun

1. 1829–1909, Apache Indian chieftain: led a campaign against the White settlers until his final capture in 1886

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interjection

1. a shout given by paratroopers as they jump into battle

2. an exclamation expressing exhilaration, esp when jumping from a great height

Geronimo Cultural  

1. An Apache leader of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A brave and unrelenting warrior, Geronimo was among the last to lead Native Americans against white settlers. He took to farming at the end of his life.

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Example Sentences

I had a mutual friend who introduced us because Ethan had written a graphic novel about the Apache Wars and Geronimo.

From Los Angeles Times

“Geronimo was targeted by the FBI because he was a natural leader,” Hanlon said.

From Los Angeles Times

Hailing from the same south London scene, Speakers Corner Quartet won best contemporary song for Geronimo Blues.

From BBC

"Beyond anything else it will be a night to celebrate a wide mix of folk coming together. Geronimo!"

From BBC

A long Jordan Geronimo two put the Terrapins in front, 32-30.

From Washington Times