Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

thermopylae

noun

/θərˈmɒp.ɪ.liː/

Definition

A narrow pass in Greece, significant for its historical battles.

Examples

The Battle of Thermopylae is remembered as a symbol of courage.
Thermopylae was crucial during the Persian Wars.

Meaning

The term Thermopylae refers to a mountain pass that is historically important for its strategic location in ancient Greece, particularly noted for the famous Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC where King Leonidas and his small Greek force defended against a much larger Persian army.