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battle of leuctra

 

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Noun battle of leuctra has 1 sense
  1. Leuctra, battle of Leuctra - Thebes defeated Sparta in 371 BC; the battle ended Sparta's military supremacy in Greece
    --1 is a kind of pitched battle

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Battle of Leuctra

Definition: The Battle of Leuctra was a significant military confrontation in Ancient Greece that took place in 371 BC between the city-state of Thebes and the dominant power of the time, Sparta. It marked a turning point in Greek military tactics and led to a shift in power throughout the region.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of speech: Proper noun

Definition: The specific battle fought between Thebes and Sparta in 371 BC.

Sample sentence: The Battle of Leuctra was a decisive victory for Thebes, which resulted in a weakening of Sparta's influence in Greece.

Sense 2:

Part of speech: Proper noun

Definition: The broader term referring to the series of battles fought during the Corinthian War (395–387 BC) that involved numerous Greek city-states.

Sample sentence: The Battle of Leuctra was one of the most notable conflicts in the wider context of the Corinthian War.

Sense 3:

Part of speech: Proper noun

Definition: A metaphorical reference to any significant confrontation or turning point that affects the balance of power.

Sample sentence: The success of the small startup marked its own Battle of Leuctra in the fiercely competitive tech industry.

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