noun
philippic
Philippic (noun) means any of the discourses of Demosthenes against Philip II of Macedon, defending the liberty of Athens.
noun
1
Any of the discourses of Demosthenes against Philip II of Macedon, defending the liberty of Athens.
2
Any tirade or declamation full of bitter condemnation.
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Etymology
From Latin philippicus, from Ancient Greek φιλιππικός (philippikós), from Φίλιππος (Phílippos, “lover of horses”), from φίλος (phílos, “loving”) + ἵππος (híppos, “horse”).
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What is the meaning of philippic?
"philippic" (noun) means any of the discourses of Demosthenes against Philip II of Macedon, defending the liberty of Athens.
What are the different meanings of philippic?
"philippic" has 2 main meanings: 1. Any of the discourses of Demosthenes against Philip II of Macedon, defending the liberty of Athens; 2. Any tirade or declamation full of bitter condemnation.