Carthaginian

Other forms: Carthaginians

Definitions of Carthaginian
  1. adjective
    of or relating to or characteristic of ancient Carthage or its people or their language
    “Carthaginian peace”
    synonyms: Punic
  2. noun
    a native or inhabitant of ancient Carthage
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    Hannibal
    general who commanded the Carthaginian army in the second Punic War; crossed the Alps and defeated the Romans but was recalled to defend Carthage and was defeated (247-182 BC)
    Hasdrubal
    general who commanded a Carthaginian army in Spain; joined his brother Hannibal in Italy and was killed by the Romans at the battle of Metaurus River (died 207 BC)
    type of:
    African
    a native or inhabitant of Africa
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