Philippi

American

[fi-lip-ahy, fil-uh-pahy] / fɪˈlɪp aɪ, ˈfɪl əˌpaɪ /

noun

a ruined city in NE Greece, in Macedonia: Octavian and Mark Antony defeated Brutus and Cassius here, 42 b.c.; the site of one of the first Christian churches in Europe, founded by St. Paul.

Philippi British

/ ˈfɪlɪ-, fɪˈlɪpaɪ /

noun

an ancient city in NE Macedonia: scene of the victory of Antony and Octavian over Brutus and Cassius (42 _bc )

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Other Word Forms

Philippian

adjective

Example Sentences

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But similar incidents have reportedly taken place at five other schools in the surrounding areas of Nyanga, Philippi and Samora Machel.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2025

Alderson Broaddus was supposed to play its football opener in Philippi, West Virginia, on Aug. 31.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2023

In 42 BCE, the army of the Second Triumvirate, under the command of Antony, defeated the forces of Julius Caesar’s assassins Brutus and Cassius at the Battle of Philippi in northern Greece.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Once that law was repealed he was able to farm in Philippi.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2023

Zach’s mom sat halfway back in the auditorium with his dad, Tom Philippi, the “manly man,” as she described him.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

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