French and Indian War

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

• noun A war (1756–1763) fought by Britain against the French and their Native American allies, part of the conflict known in Europe as the Seven Years' War. Britain, emerging victorious, took possession of the French territories in Canada and became the dominant colonial power in North America.

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• noun a war in North America between France and Britain (both aided by American Indian tribes); 1755-1760