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chaeronea

/ˌkɪr.əˈniː.ə/

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˌkɪr.əˈniː.ə/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to a specific location in ancient Greece, known for two significant battles: one in 338 BC where Philip II of Macedon defeated the Athenians and Thebans, and another in 86 BC where Sulla defeated Mithridates.

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, обозначающее конкретное место в Древней Греции, известное двумя значительными сражениями: в 338 году до н. э., где Филипп II Македонский разгромил афинян и фиванцев, и в 86 году до н. э., где Сулла разбил Митридата.
  1. Battle of Chaeronea (338 BC) C1 formal

    A decisive battle in 338 BC where Philip II of Macedon defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes, establishing Macedonian hegemony over Greece.

    • The Battle of Chaeronea marked the end of Greek city-state independence.
    • Philip II's victory at Chaeronea paved the way for his son Alexander's conquests.
    • The Sacred Band of Thebes was annihilated at Chaeronea.

    🇷🇺Битва при Херонее (338 г. до н.э.)

  2. Battle of Chaeronea (86 BC) C1 formal

    A battle in 86 BC during the First Mithridatic War, where the Roman general Sulla defeated the forces of King Mithridates VI of Pontus.

    • Sulla's tactical brilliance was evident at the Battle of Chaeronea.
    • The Roman victory at Chaeronea secured their control over Greece.
    • Mithridates suffered a major setback after the defeat at Chaeronea.

    🇷🇺Битва при Херонее (86 г. до н.э.)