Dionysius

[ dahy-uh-nish-ee-uhs, -nis-, -nish-uhs, -nahy-see-uhs ]

noun

1. the Elder, 431?–367 b.c., Greek soldier: tyrant of Syracuse 405–367.
2. Saint, died a.d. 268, pope 259–268.

Dionysius

/ ˌdaɪəˈnɪsɪəs /

noun

1. Dionysius?430 bc367 bcMSyracusanPOLITICS: hereditary ruler called the Elder. ?430–367 bc , tyrant of Syracuse (405–367), noted for his successful campaigns against Carthage and S Italy

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His character, however, by no means justified the epithet of holy and pious emperor bestowed by Dionysius of Alexandria.

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They should at least have consulted Dionysius of Halicarnassus, who gives this inscription in his fourth book.

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Contemporary with him was Dionysius, who was remarkable for expression, and Micon, who was skilled in painting horses.

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It isn't as grand sounding as Dionysius, but it is prettier for a baby.

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He alludes to the story of Damocles, a flatterer of one of those Sicilian tyrants, namely Dionysius.

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