NOUN | act | battle of Marathon, Marathon | a battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians |
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Meaning | A battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians. | |
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Synonym | Marathon | |
Instance of | pitched battle | A fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place |
Region | Greece, Hellenic Republic, Ellas | A republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula |
Spanish | batalla de Maratón, Maratón | |
Catalan | batalla de Marató, Marató |
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