Ipsus
Definition
Proper noun A decisive battle fought in 301 BC between rival successors of Alexander the Great. The conflict pitted the coalition of Seleucus I Nicator and Lysimachus against Antigonus I Monophthalmus and his son Demetrius I Poliorcetes. The battle resulted in the defeat and death of Antigonus, which ended his attempt to reunite Alexander's empire and solidified the division of his territories into several major Hellenistic kingdoms.
Usage
The word "Ipsus" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific historical event. It is a key term in the study of Hellenistic history following the death of Alexander the Great.
Examples
- The Battle of Ipsus marked a turning point in the Wars of the Diadochi.
- After Ipsus, the Hellenistic world was divided among several major powers.
- Historians study Ipsus to understand the fragmentation of Alexander's empire.
Advanced Usage
- "The aftermath of Ipsus": This phrase refers to the political and territorial rearrangements that occurred after the battle, leading to the established Hellenistic kingdoms of the Seleucid Empire, Ptolemaic Egypt, and others.
- "Pre-Ipsus alliances": Refers to the shifting diplomatic and military coalitions formed among the Diadochi (Alexander's successors) in the years leading up to the battle.
Variants and Related Words
- Battle of Ipsus: The full and most common name for the event.
- Diadochi: (plural noun) The rival generals, successors, and kings who fought for control over Alexander the Great's empire after his death. The Battle of Ipsus was a central conflict in the Wars of the Diadochi.
- Hellenistic: (adjective) Relating to Greek history, culture, or art after the death of Alexander the Great (323 BC) to the rise of the Roman Empire. The period following Ipsus is considered the early Hellenistic period.
Synonyms
- There are no direct synonyms for the proper noun "Ipsus." It can be described contextually as:
- A decisive Hellenistic battle.
- A pivotal conflict in the Wars of the Diadochi.
Related Phrases
- Wars of the Diadochi: The series of conflicts fought between Alexander the Great's generals after his death. Ipsus was one of the most significant battles in these wars.
Noun
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a battle between the successors of Alexander the Great (301 BC); Lysimachus and Seleucus defeated Antigonus and Demetrius
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