noun
Antigone
an-TIH-guh-nee
noun
1
In Greek mythology and tragedy, the daughter of Oedipus who defies a royal decree to bury her brother.
"Sophocles' play Antigone explores the conflict between family duty and state law."
How to Use Antigone
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tragic heroine from Greek mythology known for defying the king to honour her dead brother.
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Etymology
From Greek Antigonē, the mythological figure's name.