pompey the great

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Noun pompey the great has 1 sense

Pompey, Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, Pompey the Great - Roman general and statesman who quarrelled with Caesar and fled to Egypt where he was murdered (106-48 BC)
--₁ is a kind of general, full general; statesman, solon, national leader

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Pompey the Great

Definition:

Pompey the Great, also known as Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, was a Roman general and statesman who played a significant role during the late Roman Republic.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A Roman general and statesman during the late Roman Republic

Example sentence: Pompey the Great was one of the most successful and celebrated military leaders of ancient Rome.

Sense 2:

Nickname or title referring to Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus

Example sentence: Pompey the Great earned his title due to his numerous military victories and political influence.