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Definition of Longstreet, James in US English:

Longstreet, James

proper noun

  • (1821–1904) Confederate army officer. He was sometimes thought to be overcautious as a commander. He surrendered with Robert E. Lee at Appomattox and recounted his experiences in From Manassas to Appomattox (1896).

Pronunciation

Longstreet, James

/ˈlôNGˌstrēt/