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Meaning of Punic War | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any of several wars between Ancient Rome and Carthage.

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Examples

“So ended the first and longest of the three Punic Wars; or, if viewed from a more romantic standpoint, the first act of a three-act tragedy, the tragedy of the destruction not only of Carthage but also of old Rome - of Rome the city state.”
“The first Punic War has ended in 241 BC, but another Punic War would begin in 218 BC.”
“The third and last Punic War (151-146 B.C.E) led to the complete destruction of Carthage.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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