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Macedon

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Ma·ce·don  (ms-dn, -dn) also Ma·ce·do·nia (ms-dn-, -dny)
An ancient kingdom of northern Greece originally occupying territory north of Thessaly and northwest of the Aegean Sea. It was the center of a powerful empire under Philip II and his son Alexander the Great and contributed significantly to the spread of Hellenistic civilization. It became the first Roman province in 146 b.c.
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Noun1.MacedonMacedon - the ancient kingdom of Philip II and Alexander the Great in the southeastern Balkans that is now divided among modern Macedonia and Greece and Bulgaria
Makedonija, Macedonia
Battle of Pydna, Pydna - a major victory by the Romans over the Macedonians in 168 BC; resulted in the downfall of the ancient Macedonian kingdom
Balkan Peninsula, Balkans - a large peninsula in southeastern Europe containing the Balkan Mountain Range
Macedonian - a native or inhabitant of Macedon
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Macedon saw its progress; but was hindered by internal dissensions from stopping it.
Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton by Hamilton, Alexander View in context
After the death of Epaminondas, Philip of Macedon was made captain of their soldiers by the Thebans, and after victory he took away their liberty.
The Prince by Machiavelli, Nicolo View in context
The destruction of Demetrius, son to Philip the Second of Macedon, turned upon the father, who died of repentance.
The Essays by Bacon, Sir Francis View in context
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