Issus

Học thuật
Thân thiện
Definition

Proper noun A decisive battle fought in 333 BC near the town of Issus in ancient Cilicia (in modern-day Turkey), where the Macedonian army led by Alexander the Great defeated the significantly larger forces of the Achaemenid Persian Empire led by King Darius III. This victory was a pivotal moment in Alexander's campaign against the Persian Empire.

Usage

The word "Issus" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific historical event. It is typically used in historical, academic, or military contexts.

Examples: * The Battle of Issus demonstrated Alexander's superior tactics. * After the victory at Issus, Alexander's forces advanced into Phoenicia. * Many historians study the maneuvers at Issus.

Advanced Usage
  • "a second Issus": Used metaphorically to describe a surprising or decisive defeat of a larger force by a smaller, more agile one.
    • The company's innovative strategy led to a second Issus in the marketplace.
Variants and Related Words
  • Issus, Battle of Issus: The full, more formal reference to the event.
Synonyms
  • Decisive battle, pivotal engagement, major confrontation. (Note: These are general terms; "Issus" refers to one specific instance.)
Related Phrases
  • The Battle of Issus: The most common phrase incorporating the word.
Noun
  1. a battle (333 BC) in which Alexander the Great defeated the Persians under Darius III

Từ đồng nghĩa

Từ gần giống

Từ chứa "Issus"