Cynoscephalae

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The battle that ended the Second Macedonian War (197 BC): "Cynoscephalae" refers to the decisive military engagement where the Roman Republic defeated King Philip V of Macedon, ending his hegemony over Greece.
    • The geographical location of this battle in Thessaly, Greece: "Cynoscephalae" also names the specific hills or fields in Thessaly where this historic battle was fought.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The Battle of Cynoscephalae was a turning point in Roman expansion into the Hellenistic world.
    • Archaeologists are studying the terrain at Cynoscephalae to understand the tactics used.
Advanced Usage
  • Used as a historical reference point: The term is often used in military history to discuss the superiority of the Roman legion's flexibility over the Macedonian phalanx.
    • The lessons from Cynoscephalae were studied by later military commanders.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cynoscephalic (adj): Pertaining to Cynoscephalae. (Note: This is a rare, specialized derivative).
    • The Cynoscephalic victory established Roman influence in Greece.
Synonyms
  • Battle of Cynoscephalae: The full, formal name for the event.
Notes on Meaning
  • This word functions almost exclusively as a proper noun referring to a specific historical event and its location. It is not used in general language.
Noun
  1. the battle that ended the second Macedonian War (197 BC); the Romans defeated Philip V who lost his control of Greece
  2. the fields in Thessaly where in 197 BC the Romans defeated the Macedonians

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