Epaminondas

[ ih-pam-uh-non-duhs ]

noun

418?–362 b.c., Theban general and statesman.

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Nevertheless, this modern Epaminondas made use of the rattan in his choleric moments, and advised its use!
The Reign of Greed | Jose Rizal
Nothing in Tacitus surpasses the epitaph on Epaminondas, the worthiest man that ever was bred in that nation of Greece.
Sir Walter Ralegh | William Stebbing
Epaminondas himself received a severe wound during the combat, and died soon after the issue was decided.
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"Gin," answered Epaminondas, with an even more extensive smile than before.
East Angels | Constance Fenimore Woolson
Epaminondas bent to his oar; the two men looked after him as the boat went on its way towards the outer creek.
East Angels | Constance Fenimore Woolson

British Dictionary definitions for Epaminondas

Epaminondas

/ (ɛˌpæmɪˈnɒndæs) /

noun

?418–362 bc, Greek Theban statesman and general: defeated the Spartans at Leuctra (371) and Mantinea (362) and restored power in Greece to Thebes

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