Nimitz

[ nim-its ]

/ ˈnɪm ɪts /

noun

Chester William,1885–1966, U.S. admiral.

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British Dictionary definitions for nimitz

Nimitz

/ (ˈnɪmɪts) /

noun

Chester William. 1885–1966, US admiral; commander in chief of the US Pacific fleet in World War II (1941–45)

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