MacArthur

[muhk-ahr-ther, muh-kahr-]

noun

1. Douglas, 1880–1964, U.S. general: supreme commander of allied forces in southwestern Pacific Ocean during World War II and of United Nations forces in Korea 1950–51.

MacArthur

¹

/ məˈkɑːθə /

noun

1. Douglas. 1880–1964, US general. During World War II he became commanding general of US armed forces in the Pacific (1944) and accepted the surrender of Japan, the Allied occupation of which he commanded (1945–51). He was commander in chief of United Nations forces in Korea (1950–51) until dismissed by President Truman

2. Dame Ellen (Patricia) born 1976, English yachtswoman; in 2005 she set a new world record for the fastest solo world circumnavigation

Macarthur

²

/ məˈkɑːθə /

noun

1. John. 1767–1834, Australian military officer, pastoralist, and entrepreneur, born in England. He established the breeding of merino sheep in Australia and was influential in founding the Australian wool industry

Example Sentences

A California inmate was killed last week outside a facility near MacArthur Park where some prisoners are allowed to serve the final months of their terms in the community, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

Border Patrol Sector Chief Gregory Bovino questioned his “loyalty to the country” after Sherman initially hesitated about leading a temporary occupation of MacArthur Park in July because it would cause chaos.

From Los Angeles Times

After that death, Gilbert set off on a journey of recovery that included a romance with Simon MacArthur, a longtime friend of Elias.

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The drug addiction and homelessness plaguing MacArthur Park are there not because politicians failed, but because all of society has.

From Los Angeles Times

Sherman testified that he objected to National Guard involvement in a show-of-force operation in MacArthur Park, where Latino families often congregate.

From Los Angeles Times