English Explanatory Dictionary

Alexander the Great

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. A king (basileus) of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon and conqueror of much of Asia.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

Alexander the Great

Etymology

From Middle English Alexander the grete, a calque of Latin Alexander Magnus.

Related words

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