Pompey

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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)

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