Pompey

/ˈpɑmpi/
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Definitions of Pompey
  1. noun
    Roman general and statesman who quarrelled with Caesar and fled to Egypt where he was murdered (106-48 BC)
    synonyms: Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, Pompey the Great
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    full general, general
    a general officer of the highest rank
    national leader, solon, statesman
    a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
  2. noun
    a port city in southern England on the English Channel; Britain's major naval base
    synonyms: Portsmouth
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    city, metropolis, urban center
    a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
    port
    a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
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