Philippopolis

[ English fil-uh-pop-uh-lis ]

noun

1. Greek name of Plovdiv.

Philippopolis

/ ˌfɪlɪˈpɒpəlɪs /

noun

1. See Plovdiv
   transliteration of the Greek name for Plovdiv

Example Sentences

At first the uprising attracted little attention; it had occurred down in southern Rumania, not far from Philippopolis.

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The minority secede to Philippopolis and annul their acts; the two bodies mutually excommunicate each other.

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The bubble burst, and after a miserable attempt at flight, Stoyanoff was taken prisoner and sent to Philippopolis for trial.

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Two German schools, one in Sofia and the other in Philippopolis, were the centres whence it was radiated to the ends of the land.

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He even marched to Philippopolis, whence he sent a message that he would arrive at Adrianople within eight days.

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