Definition

Proper noun A decisive military engagement in the final war of the Roman Republic, fought in 42 BC near the city of Philippi in Macedonia. The forces of the Second Triumvirate (Octavian and Mark Antony) defeated the armies of the Liberators (Brutus and Cassius), who had assassinated Julius Caesar.

Usage

This term is used as a historical reference to this specific conflict. * The Battle of Philippi marked the end of the Roman Republic's political legacy. * Historians often analyze the tactics used at the Battle of Philippi.

Advanced Usage

• "The Philippi campaign" can refer to the broader military maneuvers and events surrounding the battle itself.
• The battle is frequently cited as a turning point leading to the establishment of the Roman Empire under Augustus (Octavian).

Variants and Related Words

• Philippi: The name of the ancient city where the battle was fought.
• The Philippian Fields: A poetic or descriptive term for the location of the battle.

Synonyms

• The Philippi Campaign (broader context)
• The Battle of the Philippian Fields

Related Phrases

• "The fields of Philippi": A literary or dramatic reference to the battle's location, famously used in Shakespeare's as a prophetic warning to Brutus.

Noun

1. Octavian and Mark Antony defeated Brutus and Cassius in 42 BC