Decatur

/dɪˈkeɪtər/
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Other forms: Decaturs

Definitions of Decatur
  1. noun
    a city in central Illinois; Abraham Lincoln practiced law here
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    city, metropolis, urban center
    a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
  2. noun
    a town in northern Alabama on the Tennessee River
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    town
    an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
  3. noun
    United States naval officer remembered for his heroic deeds (1779-1820)
    synonyms: Stephen Decatur
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    naval officer
    an officer in the navy
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