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mithridates

/ˌmɪθ.rɪˈdeɪ.tiːz/

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˌmɪθ.rɪˈdeɪ.tiːz/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to an ancient king of Pontus who expanded his kingdom by defeating the Romans but was later driven out by Pompey (132-63 BC).

  • 🇷🇺Собственное имя, относящееся к древнему царю Понта, который расширил своё царство, победив римлян, но позже был изгнан Помпеем (132-63 гг. до н.э.).
  1. Ancient King of Pontus C1 formal

    A historical ruler of the Kingdom of Pontus in Asia Minor, known for expanding his territory through military campaigns against the Roman Republic, but ultimately defeated by the Roman general Pompey.

    • Mithridates VI of Pontus was a formidable enemy of Rome.
    • The reign of Mithridates saw significant territorial expansion.
    • Pompey's campaign finally ended the rule of Mithridates.

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  • mithridates' possessive singular form