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Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus Major

DEFINITIONS OF: Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus Major

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n Roman general who commanded the invasion of Carthage in the second Punic War and defeated Hannibal at Zama (circa 237-183 BC)

Synonyms:
Publius Cornelius Scipio, Scipio, Scipio Africanus, Scipio Africanus Major, Scipio the Elder
Example of:
full general, general
a general officer of the highest rank
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