philippi

• Имя собственное, относящееся к древнему городу в Македонии, значимому в раннем христианстве и месту крупного сражения в 42 году до н.э., где Октавиан и Марк Антоний разгромили Брута и Кассия.

A proper noun referring to an ancient city in Macedonia, significant in early Christianity and the site of a major battle in 42 BC where Octavian and Mark Antony defeated Brutus and Cassius.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Ancient city in MacedoniaB2formal

   An important city in ancient Macedonia, known for its role in early Christianity and as the site of a major battle.

   Филиппы

   • The apostle Paul visited Philippi during his missionary journeys.
   • Philippi was a Roman colony with a diverse population.
   • The ruins of Philippi are a popular archaeological site.

2. Battle of PhilippiB2formal

   The location of a decisive battle in 42 BC where Octavian and Mark Antony defeated the forces of Brutus and Cassius.

   Битва при Филиппах

   • The Battle of Philippi ended the Roman Republic's civil wars.
   • Octavian and Antony's victory at Philippi solidified their power.
   • Historians study the Battle of Philippi as a turning point in Roman history.