pompey
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A port city in southern England on the English Channel; Britain's major naval base: "Pompey" is an informal name for the city of Portsmouth, a historically significant naval port.
- Roman general and statesman who quarrelled with Caesar and fled to Egypt where he was murdered (106-48 BC): "Pompey" refers to Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, a leading military and political figure in the late Roman Republic.
Usage Examples
Proper noun (City):
- The ship sailed into Pompey for repairs.
- He has lived in Pompey all his life.
Proper noun (Historical Figure):
- Pompey was a member of the First Triumvirate with Caesar and Crassus.
- After his defeat at the Battle of Pharsalus, Pompey fled to Egypt.
Advanced Usage
- "Pompey" as a sports nickname: The nickname is commonly used for the city's professional football (soccer) club, Portsmouth F.C.
- Pompey won the FA Cup in 2008.
Variants and Related Words
- Pompeian (adj): Pertaining to the historical figure Pompey or the city of Pompeii (note: different from "Pompey").
- Pompeian politics were complex.
- Portsmouth (n): The official name of the city informally called Pompey.
Synonyms
- For the city: Portsmouth, Naval Port.
- For the historical figure: Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, Pompey the Great.
Related Phrases
- "Play up Pompey!": A common chant and rallying cry for supporters of Portsmouth Football Club.
- The fans shouted, "Play up Pompey!" throughout the match.
Noun
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a port city in southern England on the English Channel; Britain's major naval base
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Roman general and statesman who quarrelled with Caesar and fled to Egypt where he was murdered (106-48 BC)
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