NOUN | person | Ptolemy I | the king of Egypt who founded the Macedonian dynasty in Egypt |
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Meaning | The king of Egypt who founded the Macedonian dynasty in Egypt; a close friend and general of Alexander the Great who took charge of Egypt after Alexander died (circa 367-285 BC). | |
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Instance of | king, male monarch, Rex | A male sovereign |
Member of | Ptolemy, Ptolemaic dynasty | An ancient dynasty of Macedonian kings who ruled Egypt from 323 BC to 30 BC |
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