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Carthage

KAH-thihj

Carthage (name) means an ancient city and empire in North Africa, in modern Tunisia, and the rival of ancient Rome. Example: “Hannibal led Carthage in its wars against Rome.”

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An ancient city and empire in North Africa, in modern Tunisia, and the rival of ancient Rome.
"Hannibal led Carthage in its wars against Rome."
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Etymology

From Latin Carthāgō, from Phoenician words meaning "new city."

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Carthage” mean?

The word “Carthage” means an ancient city and empire in North Africa, in modern Tunisia, and the rival of ancient Rome.

How do you pronounce “Carthage”?

“Carthage” is pronounced KAH-thihj (/ˈkɑɹθɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Carthage” in a sentence?

Here is “Carthage” used in a sentence: “Hannibal led Carthage in its wars against Rome.”

What part of speech is “Carthage”?

“Carthage” is a name.

Where does the word “Carthage” come from?

The word “Carthage” comes from Latin. From Latin Carthāgō, from Phoenician words meaning "new city.".

Is “Carthage” a common word?

“Carthage” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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