Antipater

[ an-tip-uh-ter ]

/ ænˈtɪp ə tər /

noun

398?–319 b.c., Macedonian statesman and general: regent of Macedonia 334–323.

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Examples from the Web for antipater

The tranquillity of his kingdom and of Greece appeared to be secured, Antipater being left at the head of affairs.
A Manual of Ancient History|A. H. L. (Arnold Hermann Ludwig) Heeren
He gave a sharp reply to Antipater, who asked him to perform some disgraceful service for him.
Plutarch's Lives Volume III.|Plutarch
The treaty was concluded in the Capitol with Antipater, chief of the embassy, and son of the brother of king Antiochus.
The History of Rome, Books 37 to the End|Titus Livius
Antipater the Stoic collected a large number of examples, illustrating the miraculous divining power of Sokrates.
Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates, 3rd ed. Volume I (of 4)|George Grote

For some reason or other, however, Antipater had preferred Polysperchon, and had intrusted the government to him.
Pyrrhus|Jacob Abbott

British Dictionary definitions for antipater

Antipater

/ (ænˈtɪpətə) /

noun

?398–319 bc, Macedonian general under Alexander the Great: regent of Macedon (334–323)

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