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Demetrius

Definitions of Demetrius
  1. noun
    son of Antigonus Cyclops and king of Macedonia; he and his father were defeated at the battle of Ipsus (337-283 BC)
    synonyms: Demetrius I, Demetrius Poliorcetes
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    Macedonian
    a native or inhabitant of Macedon
    full general, general
    a general officer of the highest rank
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