Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun philippi

2 senses of philippi

Sense 1
Philippi -- (a city in ancient Macedonia that was important in early Christianity)
       INSTANCE OF=> city, metropolis, urban center -- (a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts; "Ancient Troy was a great city")

Sense 2
Philippi, battle of Philippi -- (Octavian and Mark Antony defeated Brutus and Cassius in 42 BC)
       INSTANCE OF=> pitched battle -- (a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place)