What does "chaeronea" mean?

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chaeronea

[US]/ˌkeərəˈniːə/

[UK]/ˌkɛrəˈniə/

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Translation

n.An ancient city in Boeotia, Greece, famous as the site of the Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BC where Philip II of Macedon defeated the Greek city-states

Word Forms

Plural

chaeroneas

Phrases & Collocations

battle of chaeronea

plutarch of chaeronea

lion of chaeronea

near chaeronea

chaeronea, greece

ruins at chaeronea

macedonians at chaeronea

village of chaeronea

chaeronea ancient city

Example Sentences

the battle of chaeronea in 338 bc changed greek history forever.

archaeologists recently discovered new ruins near ancient chaeronea.

plutarch was a native of the town of chaeronea.

philip ii defeated the allied greek city-states at chaeronea.

the lion of chaeronea still guards the battlefield today.

sulla won a decisive victory against mithridates at chaeronea.

chaeronea is located in the region of boeotia in central greece.

tourists visit chaeronea to see the ancient military monuments.

the sacred band of thebes fell fighting at chaeronea.

many artifacts from chaeronea are displayed in the local museum.

the strategic importance of chaeronea was evident during the wars.

scholars study the macedonian tactics used during the battle of chaeronea.