HyperDic: pompey

English > 2 senses of the word Pompey:
NOUNperson Pompey, Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, Pompey the GreatRoman general and statesman who quarrelled with Caesar and fled to Egypt where he was murdered (106-48 BC)
locationPompey, Portsmoutha port city in southern England on the English Channel
Pompey > pronunciation
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English > Pompey: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningRoman general and statesman who quarrelled with Caesar and fled to Egypt where he was murdered (106-48 BC).
SynonymsGnaeus Pompeius Magnus, Pompey the Great
Instance ofgeneral, full generalA general officer of the highest rank
statesman, solon, national leaderA man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
SpanishCneo Pompeyo Magno, Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus
CatalanGneu Pompeu Magne
English > Pompey: 2 senses > noun 2, location
MeaningA port city in southern England on the English Channel; Britain's major naval base.
SynonymPortsmouth
Instance ofcity, metropolis, urban centerA large and densely populated urban area
portA place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
Part ofEnglandA division of the United Kingdom
SpanishPortsmouth

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