Philippi

phi·lippi

UK/fɪˈlɪpaɪ/ US/ˈfɪləˌpaɪ/ uncommon

noun

a city in ancient Macedonia that was important in early Christianity

Octavian and Mark Antony defeated Brutus and Cassius in 42 BC

Synonyms

battle of Philippi

Origin

From Latin Philippī, from Ancient Greek Φίλιπποι (Phílippoi). Doublet of Filippi.

Related words

Word family

Philippines
philippic
Philippine Islands
Philippian
Philippians
Philippine
Philippine cedar
Philippine mahogany
Philippine monetary unit
Philippine peso
Philippine Sea

Broader terms

pitched battle
city

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noun
singular	philippi
plural	philippis