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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPompeyo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: pomˈpe.ʝo
"Pompeyo huyó a Egipto tras su derrota."
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Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus (106–48 BCE), known as Pompey the Great, a leading Roman general and statesman whose career was significant in the transformation of Rome from republic to empire.
"The political alliance between Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey formed the First Triumvirate." - 2
A traditional colloquial name for the English port city and naval base of Portsmouth.
"Thousands of fans travelled to support Pompey in the crucial football match."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin cognomen 'Pompeius', which is of uncertain, possibly Osco-Umbrian origin, famously borne by the Roman general and triumvir Pompey the Great. In British cultural contexts, it also serves as a traditional nickname for the city and naval port of Portsmouth, dating back to the late 18th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pompey" is said worldwide
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Pompée
Transliteration: pɔ̃.pe
"Pompée était le grand rival de Jules César."
Pompeius
Transliteration: pɔmˈpaɪ.ʊs
"Pompeius wurde im alten Rom geschlagen."
Pompeo
Transliteration: pomˈpɛ.o
"Pompeo il Grande fu un famoso generale romano."
Pompeyo
Transliteration: pomˈpe.ʝo
"Pompeyo huyó a Egipto tras su derrota."
Pompeu
Transliteration: põˈpew
"Pompeu foi aliado e depois inimigo de César."
पॉम्पी
Transliteration: pɔm.pī
"पॉम्पी रोमन इतिहास का एक महत्वपूर्ण सेनापति था।"
庞培
Transliteration: Pángpéi
"庞培是古罗马著名的军事家和政治家。"
폼페이우스
Transliteration: pom-pe-i-us
"폼페이우스는 고대 로마의 장군이었습니다."
ポンペイウス
Transliteration: Ponpeiusu
"ポンペイウスは古代ローマの政治家です。"
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