anthony
/'æntəni/
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A male given name of Latin origin: "Anthony" is a common masculine first name, derived from the Roman family name "Antonius."
- A historical figure, specifically Mark Antony (Marcus Antonius): A Roman politician and general, a supporter of Julius Caesar and later a member of the Second Triumvirate with Octavian and Lepidus. He is famous for his romantic and political alliance with Cleopatra VII of Egypt.
- A historical figure, specifically Susan B. Anthony: An American social reformer and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement.
Examples of Usage
As a given name:
- Anthony is a very popular name for boys.
- My colleague's name is Anthony, but he prefers to be called Tony.
Referring to Mark Antony:
- Anthony and Cleopatra's story has been the subject of many plays and films.
- After Caesar's death, Anthony gave a famous funeral oration.
Referring to Susan B. Anthony:
- Anthony dedicated her life to fighting for women's right to vote.
- The Susan B. Anthony dollar coin was minted in the United States.
Advanced Usage
"Mark Antony": The full name commonly used to refer to the historical Roman figure to distinguish him from others named Anthony.
- Shakespeare's play "Antony and Cleopatra" dramatizes the relationship between Mark Antony and the Egyptian queen.
"Susan B. Anthony": The full name used to refer specifically to the American suffragist.
- The Nineteenth Amendment, granting women the vote, is often called the Susan B. Anthony Amendment.
Variants and Related Words
- Antony: An alternate, often more historical or British, spelling of the given name, and the standard spelling for the Roman general (Mark Antony).
- Tony: A common diminutive or nickname for Anthony.
- His name is Anthony, but everyone calls him Tony.
Synonyms
- Given Name: (No direct synonyms, but similar classic names include) Alexander, Christopher, Nicholas.
- Mark Antony: The Roman Triumvir.
- Susan B. Anthony: The suffragist, women's rights activist.
Related Phrases
- "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears...": The famous beginning of Mark Antony's speech in Shakespeare's .
- Susan B. Anthony List: A modern American political organization named after the suffragist, focused on promoting anti-abortion candidates.
Related Idioms
- "To meet one's Cleopatra": (Derived from the story of Mark Antony) To encounter a person who becomes one's ultimate, and sometimes destructive, passion or obsession.
- He said meeting her was like meeting his Cleopatra; she completely changed the course of his life.
Noun
- United States suffragist (1820-1906)
- Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)