Decatur

/dɪˈkeɪtər/

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