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Decatur
dih-KAY-tuh
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1
The name of several cities and towns across the United States, most named in honor of naval officer Stephen Decatur.
"Decatur, Illinois, and Decatur, Georgia, are two of the better-known cities sharing this name."
2
A surname.
"The town was named for Commodore Decatur, a hero of the early US Navy."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common American place name honoring naval hero Stephen Decatur.
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_____, Illinois, and Decatur, Georgia, are two of the better-known cities sharing this name.
Etymology
Named after Stephen Decatur, an American naval commander celebrated for his actions in the early 19th century.