English Explanatory Dictionary

Carthaginian peace

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Peace maintained with devastating consequences for one of the parties involved; a very harsh peace, particularly one that results in the defeated side being destroyed or nearly so.

Word forms

Carthaginian peace Carthaginian peaces

Etymology

In reference to the draconian peace terms imposed on the Carthaginian Empire by the Roman Republic following the Punic Wars. At the end of the Third Punic War, Rome destroyed Carthage.

Related words

Pyrrhic victory
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