macedonian war
noun
Simple meaning
One the four wars between Macedonia and Rome in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
mæsəˈdoʊnjənwɔɹ
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Definition
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noun
One the four wars between Macedonia and Rome in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC, which ended in the defeat of Macedonia and its annexation as a Roman province
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This meaning: One the four wars between Macedonia and Rome in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC, which ended in the defeat of Macedonia and its annexation as a Roman province
Used this way, macedonian war is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It criticises, but without shouting.
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- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Critical but measured
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