battle of cynoscephalae
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The Roman legions clash with the Macedonian phalanx at the Battle of Cynoscephalae.
Definition
Proper noun A decisive military engagement in 197 BC that concluded the Second Macedonian War, resulting in a Roman victory over King Philip V of Macedon and ending Macedonian hegemony in Greece.
Usage
This term is used historically to refer to a specific, pivotal battle in antiquity. It is always capitalized as it is a proper noun naming a unique historical event.
Examples
- The Battle of Cynoscephalae demonstrated the superiority of the Roman legion's flexibility over the Macedonian phalanx.
- Historians often study the Battle of Cynoscephalae as a turning point in the spread of Roman influence eastward.
- After his defeat at the Battle of Cynoscephalae, Philip V was forced to accept Rome's terms.
Advanced Usage
- The battle is frequently cited in military history for the tactical contrast between the Roman maniple system and the Hellenistic phalanx formation.
- The phrase "the battle of Cynoscephalae" can be used metaphorically in very formal or literary contexts to signify a decisive confrontation that ends a prolonged struggle, though this is rare.
Variants and Related Words
- Cynoscephalae: The name of the hills in Thessaly, Greece, where the battle took place. This geographical term is often used synonymously with the battle itself in historical texts.
- Second Macedonian War: The broader conflict of which this battle was the concluding event.
Synonyms
- The engagement at Cynoscephalae
- The Roman victory over Philip V (197 BC)
Note: As a proper noun naming a unique event, true synonyms are limited to descriptive phrases.
The Roman legions clash with the Macedonian phalanx at the Battle of Cynoscephalae.
Noun
- the battle that ended the second Macedonian War (197 BC); the Romans defeated Philip V who lost his control of Greece