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Definition
Proper noun A historical figure from ancient Rome, Marcus Antonius (c. 83–30 BC), a Roman general and politician. He was a key supporter of Julius Caesar, a member of the Second Triumvirate, and famously had a political and romantic alliance with Cleopatra VII of Egypt, which led to a civil war and his eventual defeat.
Usage and Examples
- Proper noun:
- Mark Antony delivered a famous funeral oration for Julius Caesar.
- The alliance between Mark Antony and Cleopatra threatened Octavian's power in Rome.
- In Shakespeare's play, Mark Antony is a central character.
Advanced Usage
- "Antony's speech": Often refers specifically to the funeral oration for Julius Caesar as dramatized by William Shakespeare in , which begins "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears..."
- "The Age of Antony": Can be used to refer to the late Roman Republic period encompassing his political career and conflict with Octavian.
Variants and Related Words
- Marcus Antonius: The full Latin name.
- Antony: A common shortened form.
- Marc Antony: An alternative spelling.
Synonyms
- Marcus Antonius (formal/Latin name)
- Antony (common short form)
Related Phrases and Contexts
- Second Triumvirate: The political alliance of Mark Antony, Octavian (Augustus), and Lepidus.
- Battle of Actium: The decisive naval battle where the forces of Octavian defeated those of Mark Antony and Cleopatra (31 BC).
Noun
- 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)