Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A port city in southern England on the English Channel; Britain's major naval base: "Pompey" is an informal name for the city of Portsmouth, a historically significant naval port.
   • Roman general and statesman who quarrelled with Caesar and fled to Egypt where he was murdered (106-48 BC): "Pompey" refers to Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, a leading military and political figure in the late Roman Republic.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun (City):

  • The ship sailed into Pompey for repairs.
  • He has lived in Pompey all his life.

• Proper noun (Historical Figure):

  • Pompey was a member of the First Triumvirate with Caesar and Crassus.
  • After his defeat at the Battle of Pharsalus, Pompey fled to Egypt.

Advanced Usage

• "Pompey" as a sports nickname: The nickname is commonly used for the city's professional football (soccer) club, Portsmouth F.C.
  • Pompey won the FA Cup in 2008.

Variants and Related Words

• Pompeian (adj): Pertaining to the historical figure Pompey or the city of Pompeii (note: different from "Pompey").
  • Pompeian politics were complex.
• Portsmouth (n): The official name of the city informally called Pompey.

Synonyms

• For the city: Portsmouth, Naval Port.
• For the historical figure: Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, Pompey the Great.

Related Phrases

• "Play up Pompey!": A common chant and rallying cry for supporters of Portsmouth Football Club.
  • The fans shouted, "Play up Pompey!" throughout the match.

Noun

1. a port city in southern England on the English Channel; Britain's major naval base
2. Roman general and statesman who quarrelled with Caesar and fled to Egypt where he was murdered (106-48 BC)