lincoln

• Nom propre désignant un nom de famille, le plus connu étant celui d'Abraham Lincoln, 16e président des États-Unis, qui dirigea le pays pendant la guerre de Sécession et promulgua la proclamation d'émancipation des esclaves. Peut aussi désigner la capitale de l'État du Nebraska ou une race de moutons à laine longue.

A proper noun referring to a surname, most notably associated with Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States who led the nation during the Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation. It can also refer to the capital city of Nebraska or a breed of long-wooled sheep.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. 16th U.S. PresidentB2formalamerican

   Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, who led the nation through the American Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation to free enslaved people. He was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in 1865.

   Abraham Lincoln, 16e président des États-Unis

   • Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address in 1863.
   • The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., honors his legacy.
   • Historians often rank Lincoln among the greatest U.S. presidents.

   Synonymesabraham lincoln

2. Capital of NebraskaB1formalamerican

   The capital city of the U.S. state of Nebraska, located in the southeastern part of the state. It is home to the University of Nebraska.

   Lincoln (capitale du Nebraska)

   • Lincoln is the second-most populous city in Nebraska.
   • The University of Nebraska's main campus is in Lincoln.
   • Lincoln's historic Haymarket District is a popular tourist destination.

3. Breed of SheepC1formalbritishscientific

   A breed of domestic sheep known for its long, heavy wool, originally developed in Lincolnshire, England.

   Mouton Lincoln

   • Lincoln sheep are prized for their high-quality fleece.
   • The breed was developed in the 18th century in Lincolnshire.
   • Lincoln wool is often used in carpets and upholstery.