Mantinea

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Definition

Proper noun * A historical location in ancient Greece: Mantinea refers to a specific city in the region of Arcadia, Peloponnese, known primarily as the site of several significant battles in classical Greek history.

Usage
  • As a subject:
  • As an object (typically with prepositions like 'at', 'of', 'near'):
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • "The Mantinean": Used as a demonym (adjective or noun) to describe something or someone from Mantinea.
    • The Mantinean cavalry was renowned for its skill. (Adjective)
    • He was a Mantinean who fought for the Spartan alliance. (Noun)
Variants and Related Words
  • Mantinean (adjective/noun): Of or relating to Mantinea; a citizen of Mantinea.
  • Battle of Mantinea: The specific term for the military conflicts that took place there.
Synonyms
  • Historical site: (General term, but lacks the specific historical and geographical reference of 'Mantinea').
Notes on Meaning

The word Mantinea has a single, specific meaning as a proper noun denoting an ancient Greek city. Its significance is almost entirely historical, derived from its role as a battleground. It is not used in modern contexts outside of historical, archaeological, or academic discussion.

Noun
  1. the site of three famous battles among Greek city-states: in 418 BC and 362 BC and 207 BC

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