syracuse

unzählbar · Eigenname

A proper noun referring to a city in central New York, as well as a historic city in southeastern Sicily founded by Corinthians in the 8th century BC, known for significant sieges during the Peloponnesian War and the Second Punic War.

• 🇩🇪Eigenname für die Stadt Syracuse im Bundesstaat New York sowie für die historische Stadt Syrakus auf Sizilien, die im 8. Jahrhundert v. Chr. von Korinthern gegründet wurde und durch Belagerungen im Peloponnesischen Krieg und im Zweiten Punischen Krieg bekannt ist.

1. City in New York B1 formal american

   A city in central New York State, located near Onondaga Lake, known for its university and salt industry history.

   • Syracuse is home to Syracuse University.
   • The city of Syracuse was a major salt producer in the 19th century.
   • I visited Syracuse last winter to see the snow.

   🇩🇪Syracuse

2. Ancient city in Sicily B2 formal

   A historic city on the southeastern coast of Sicily, founded by Greek colonists from Corinth in the 8th century BC.

   • Syracuse was one of the most powerful city-states in ancient Greece.
   • The Greek theater in Syracuse is still used for performances today.
   • Archimedes, the famous mathematician, lived in Syracuse.

   🇩🇪Syrakus

3. Roman siege (214-212 BC) C1 formal

   A military campaign during the Second Punic War where the Roman Republic besieged and eventually captured Syracuse, resulting in the death of Archimedes.

   • The Roman siege of Syracuse lasted for two years.
   • Archimedes devised war machines to defend Syracuse during the siege.
   • The Romans sacked Syracuse in 212 BC, ending its independence.

   🇩🇪Belagerung von Syrakus (214–212 v. Chr.)

4. Athenian siege (415-413 BC) C1 formal

   A failed military expedition by Athens during the Peloponnesian War to conquer Syracuse, which ended in a decisive victory for Syracuse.

   • The Athenian siege of Syracuse was a major turning point in the Peloponnesian War.
   • Syracuse successfully defended itself against the Athenian invasion.
   • The defeat at Syracuse severely weakened Athens.

   🇩🇪Sizilienexpedition (415–413 v. Chr.)

• syracuses plural form
• syracuses' possessive plural form
• syracuse's possessive singular form