Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Punic Wars
Noun (Plural)
/ˈpjʊnɪk wɔrz/
Definition
A series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 BC to 146 BC.
Examples
- The Punic Wars were crucial in determining the fate of the ancient world.
- In the Second Punic War, Hannibal famously crossed the Alps with his army.
- The destruction of Carthage marked the end of the Punic Wars.
Meaning
The Punic Wars were major conflicts that marked the rise of Rome as a significant power in the ancient Mediterranean.
Synonyms
- Roman-Carthaginian Wars
- Wars of Carthage
