Washington, George


Definition: Meaning of, Washington, George in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈwɒʃɪŋtən /

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  1. (1732-99) the first President of the US, from 1789 to 1797. Washington was a respected officer in the British army before he became commander of the COLONIAL armies during the AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR . After the war he became the leader of the CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION and influenced the states to officially accept the new CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES . He was elected President of the US twice, but he refused to be president for a third time.
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