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thermopylae

 

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Noun thermopylae has 1 sense
  1. Thermopylae, battle of Thermopylae - a famous battle in 480 BC; a Greek army under Leonidas was annihilated by the Persians who were trying to conquer Greece
    --1 is a kind of pitched battle

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Thermopylae

Noun: Thermopylae refers to a narrow mountain pass in Greece that played a significant role in the Persian Wars.

Example sentence: The Battle of Thermopylae, fought in 480 BCE, showcased the bravery and resilience of the Greek soldiers.

Noun: In ancient Greek history, Thermopylae signifies a small town located near the pass of the same name.

Example sentence: Thermopylae was strategically positioned near the crossroads between Thessaly and Central Greece.

Noun: Figuratively, Thermopylae can indicate a fierce struggle or an underdog's brave resistance against a superior force.

Example sentence: The small startup put up a Thermopylae-like fight against the industry giant, refusing to back down.

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