Antipater

[ an-tip-uh-ter ]

/ ænˈtɪp ə tər /

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noun

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

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Words nearby Antipater

antiozonant, antiparabema, antiparallel, antiparticle, antipasto, Antipater, antipathetic, antipathy, antipedal, antiperiodic, antiperistalsis

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How to use Antipater in a sentence

Athens recalled Demosthenes and he made a successful tour of the cities to rally them against Antipater.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 3 of 8|Various
A few days later the people also ratified it, and oaths were accordingly interchanged with Antipater and his colleague.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2)|Polybius
After the departure of Cassius, Antipater being dead, there was confusion in Judaea.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 4|Various
In his anger, Antipater said he would punish all those who had encouraged the Greeks to revolt.
The Story of the Greeks|H. A. Guerber

Cassander, the son of Antipater, disappointed of the regency, had joined the party of Antigonus.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 2|Various

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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