plataea
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A significant ancient battle: A decisive land battle fought in 479 BC near the town of Plataea in Boeotia, where an alliance of Greek city-states defeated the invading Persian army, effectively ending the Persian Wars' major invasion of Greece.
- An ancient Greek town: A historical town in Boeotia, Greece, which gave its name to the famous battle fought nearby.
Usage Examples
Proper noun (Battle):
- The Battle of Plataea was the final major engagement of the Greco-Persian Wars.
- After their victory at Plataea, the Greeks secured their independence from Persian conquest.
Proper noun (Town):
- The ancient town of Plataea was an ally of Athens during the Peloponnesian War.
- Archaeologists have conducted excavations at the site of Plataea.
Advanced Usage
- "the Plataean": Used as a demonym to describe a citizen or something pertaining to the ancient town of Plataea.
- The Plataean contingent fought bravely alongside the Spartans.
Variants and Related Words
- Plataean (adjective): Of or relating to the ancient town or battle of Plataea.
- The Plataean territory was a point of contention between Thebes and Athens.
Synonyms
- Battle of Plataea (specific synonym for the event).
- Plataea, Greece (specific synonym for the location).
Notes on Meaning
This word functions almost exclusively as a proper noun referring to a specific historical location and event. Its meaning is inherently dual, encompassing both the ancient town and the pivotal battle that occurred there. It is a key term in classical history.
Noun
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a defeat of the Persian army by the Greeks at Plataea in 479 BC
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a former town in Boeotia; site of a battle between the Greeks and Persians in 479 BC
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