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carthaginian

/ˌkɑːr.θəˈdʒɪn.i.ən/

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adjective

/ˌkɑːr.θəˈdʒɪn.i.ən/formalobsolete
  • ruОтносящийся к древнему городу-государству Карфаген или его народу; в настоящее время используется только в историческом контексте.

Relating to the ancient city-state of Carthage or its people; now used only in historical contexts.

  1. Relating to ancient CarthageC1formal

    Of or pertaining to the ancient city-state of Carthage, its inhabitants, culture, or language.

    ruКарфагенский

    • The Carthaginian navy was a dominant force in the Mediterranean.
    • Carthaginian architecture showed influences from Phoenician and Greek styles.
    • The Carthaginian general Hannibal is famous for crossing the Alps with elephants.

    Synonymspunic

Forms
  • more carthaginian comparative form
  • most carthaginian superlative form

noun

/ˌkɑːr.θəˈdʒɪn.i.ən/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее уроженца или жителя древнего города Карфаген.

A noun referring to a native or inhabitant of the ancient city of Carthage.

proper noun

  1. Native or inhabitant of ancient CarthageC1formal

    A person who lived in or was born in the ancient city of Carthage, located in present-day Tunisia.

    ruЖитель или уроженец древнего Карфагена

    • The Carthaginians were known for their powerful navy and trade networks.
    • Hannibal was a famous Carthaginian general who crossed the Alps.
    • The Carthaginians fought three wars against Rome, known as the Punic Wars.

    Synonymspunic

Forms
  • carthaginians plural form
  • carthaginians' possessive plural form
  • carthaginian's possessive singular form