chaeronea

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Noun chaeronea has 1 sense

Chaeronea - a battle in which Philip II of Macedon defeated the Athenians and Thebans (338 BC) and also Sulla defeated Mithridates (86 BC)
--₁ is a kind of pitched battle

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Chaeronea

Noun

1. A historic city in Boeotia, Greece famous for its role in ancient Greek history.

Example Sentence: The Battle of Chaeronea was a significant military engagement between Philip II of Macedon and the Greek city-states.

Noun

2. An archaeological site in Boeotia, Greece, where remnants of the ancient city of Chaeronea are located.

Example Sentence: The excavation in Chaeronea provided invaluable insights into the everyday life of ancient Greeks.

Adjective

1. Relating to or characteristic of Chaeronea or its people.

Example Sentence: The Chaeronean art displayed in the museum showcases the unique cultural expressions of the ancient city.