Leuctra

American  

[look-truh] / ˈluk trə /

noun

1. a town in ancient Greece, in Boeotia: Thebans defeated Spartans here 371 b.c.

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Leuctra British  

/ ˈluːktrə /

noun

1. an ancient town in Greece southwest of Thebes in Boeotia: site of a victory of Thebes over Sparta (371 _bc ), which marked the end of Spartan military supremacy in Greece

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Example Sentences

In 371 BCE, the Thebans defeated the Spartans at the Battle of Leuctra in Boeotia.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Since the battle of Leuctra the villagers had rebuilt their walls and defied a Spartan army.

From Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles

In 371 he led the relief force which was sent to aid the survivors of the battle of Leuctra.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" by Various

Antalcidas continued in favour with Artaxerxes, until the annihilation of Spartan supremacy at Leuctra diminished his influence.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various

The earliest and greatest of his political orations is the Panegyricus, published in 380 B.C., midway between the peace of Antalcidas and Leuctra.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" by Various