Ptolemaic dynasty

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A line of Macedonian rulers of Egypt: The Ptolemaic dynasty was a royal family of Macedonian Greek origin that governed the Hellenistic Kingdom of Egypt for nearly three centuries.
Usage
  • The term Ptolemaic dynasty is used to refer to the specific historical period and the ruling family of Egypt after the death of Alexander the Great.
  • It is always capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a specific historical entity.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The Ptolemaic dynasty was the last ancient Egyptian dynasty.
    • Cleopatra VII was the final ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty.
Advanced Usage
  • "Ptolemaic" as an adjective: The adjective form "Ptolemaic" is used to describe things related to this dynasty or its period.
    • The Ptolemaic era saw the construction of the famous Library of Alexandria.
    • He studies Ptolemaic coinage.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ptolemaic (adj): Of or relating to the Ptolemaic dynasty or the astronomer Ptolemy.
    • The Ptolemaic system was a geocentric model of the universe.
  • Ptolemy (n): The name of several kings in the Ptolemaic dynasty.
    • Ptolemy I Soter was the founder of the dynasty.
Synonyms
  • The Ptolemies: A common synonym referring to the kings of this dynasty collectively.
    • The Ptolemies maintained Greek as the language of administration.
Related Phrases
  • Ptolemaic Kingdom: The state ruled by the Ptolemaic dynasty.
    • The Ptolemaic Kingdom was a major center of Hellenistic culture.
Noun
  1. an ancient dynasty of Macedonian kings who ruled Egypt from 323 BC to 30 BC; founded by Ptolemy I and ended with Cleopatra

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