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philippic
Philippic (noun) means one of the speeches given by the Greek speaker Demosthenes attacking Philip II of Macedon, in defence of Athens' freedom.
noun
1
One of the speeches given by the Greek speaker Demosthenes attacking Philip II of Macedon, in defence of Athens' freedom.
2
A long, angry speech that harshly criticises someone or something.
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Etymology
It comes from Latin philippicus, from Ancient Greek φιλιππικός (philippikós), from Φίλιππος (Phílippos, “lover of horses”), from φίλος (phílos, “loving”) plus ἵππος (híppos, “horse”).
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What is the meaning of philippic?
"philippic" (noun) means one of the speeches given by the Greek speaker Demosthenes attacking Philip II of Macedon, in defence of Athens' freedom.
What is another word for philippic?
Other words for "philippic" include tirade, broadside.
What is the opposite of philippic?
The opposite of "philippic" is panegyric.
What are the different meanings of philippic?
"philippic" has 2 main meanings: 1. One of the speeches given by the Greek speaker Demosthenes attacking Philip II of Macedon, in defence of Athens' freedom; 2. A long, angry speech that harshly criticises someone or something.
