Meaning & use
Carthaginian
Relating to Carthage, the ancient city-state in North Africa famous for its wars against Rome.
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The Carthaginian general Hannibal famously led his army, including elephants, across the Alps.
Carthaginian trade routes once stretched across much of the ancient Mediterranean.
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Carthaginian describes people, culture, or things connected to Carthage, a rival of Rome defeated in the Punic Wars.
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2. noun
A native or inhabitant of ancient Carthage.
The Carthaginians were skilled sailors and merchants long before their wars with Rome.
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