Definition
Definition of Punic - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
CarthaginianTECH. native or inhabitant of ancient CarthageTECH.
- Hannibal was a famous Punic.
2.
north africaTECH. language of ancient CarthageTECH.
- Scholars study Punic to understand Carthaginian culture..
Adjective
historyTECH. related to ancient Carthage or its peopleTECH.
- The Punic wars were fought between Rome and Carthage.
Expressions with Punic
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series of three wars between Rome and Carthage
The Punic Wars significantly shaped the course of Western history..
Origin of Punic
Latin, Punicus (Carthaginian)
Terms with Punic included in their meaning
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history
site of Roman naval victory ending the First Punic War
historical figure
Carthaginian general in the Second Punic War
Examples of Punic in a sentence
She studied the Punic language and culture extensively. The ancient text was written in Punic. Few people today can read Punic fluently. Punic architecture shows a blend of influences. The Punic language was spoken in ancient Carthage.
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- French:Punic, punique, ...
- German:Punier, punisch, ...
- Italian:cartaginese, di Cartagine, ...
- Spanish:púnico, cartaginés, ...
- Portuguese:púnico, ...
- Chinese:迦太基人, 布匿的, ...
- Japanese:ポエニ, カルタゴの, ...
- Arabic:قَرْطاجِي, فِينِيقِي, ...
- Hebrew:פּוּנִי, קָשׁוּר לְקַרְתְּגוֹ הָעַתִּיקָה אוֹ לְאַנְשֶׁיהָ, ...
- Russian:карфагенянин, пунический, ...
- Ukrainian:карфагенянин, пунічний, ...
- Hindi:प्यूनिक, कार्थेज से संबंधित, ...
Definition of punic - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
deceptionDated relating to treachery or betrayalDated
- His punic actions led to distrust among allies.
- Her punic behavior was soon discovered by the team.
- The punic nature of the deal was revealed in court.
Origin of punic
Latin, punicus (Carthaginian)
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- French:perfide, ...
- German:treulos, ...
- Italian:traditore, ...
- Spanish:traicionero, ...
- Portuguese:traiçoeiro, ...
- Chinese:背信弃义的, ...
- Japanese:裏切りの, ...
- Arabic:غَادِر, ...
- Hebrew:בּוֹגְדָנִי, ...
- Russian:коварный, ...
- Ukrainian:зрадницький, ...
- Hindi:विश्वासघाती, ...
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