leonidas

Thân thiện

Leonidas stands bravely with his shield and spear at Thermopylae.

Definition

Proper noun 1. Historical Figure: A king of the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta, renowned for his leadership and heroic death at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC during the Greco-Persian Wars.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Leonidas is celebrated as a symbol of courage and sacrifice.
  • The story of Leonidas and his 300 Spartans has been told for centuries.
  • At Thermopylae, Leonidas made his famous stand against the Persian army.

Advanced Usage

• Symbolic Reference: The name "Leonidas" is often used metaphorically to represent ultimate bravery, steadfast leadership, or a last stand against overwhelming odds.
  • The general's defiant strategy was compared to that of Leonidas.

Variants and Related Words

• Leonidean (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Leonidas.
  • The monument had a Leonidean spirit of defiance.

Synonyms

• Spartan King
• Hero of Thermopylae

Related Idioms and Phrases

• A Leonidean stand: A reference to a brave, determined, and sacrificial defense against a much stronger force.
  • The small research team made a Leonidean stand to protect their data.

Học thuật

Noun

1. king of Sparta and hero of the battle of Thermopylae where he was killed by the Persians (died in 480 BC)

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