Carthaginian
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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He boxes to relax, and as an early inspiration cites the Roman general Scipio, who with shrewd tactics defeated Carthaginian Hannibal and his war elephants to win a seemingly impossible battle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
It would be the first concrete proof of the legendary Carthaginian General Hannibal's troop of battle elephants, according to academics.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
Despite waves of Carthaginian resistance and the increasing hostility of Roman elites, who resented his precocious record and thirst for glory, Scipio tightened the noose around Carthage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 16, 2025
A brilliant Roman general named Scipio defeated the Carthaginian forces back in Spain in 207 BCE, cutting Hannibal off from both reinforcements and supplies, which weakened his army significantly.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2020
Annabeth cut down Hasdrubal the Carthaginian, and Jason made the mistake of sheathing his sword.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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