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Cleopatra

Cleopatra

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The last ruling queen of Egypt, famous for her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony
  • proper noun
  • /kliˈɒpətrə/
: Cleopatra
  • When the British took their obelisk home, they quickly adopted the name "Cleopatra's Needle."
  • Antony and Cleopatra
  • Queen Cleopatra
  • Queen Cleopatra of Egypt

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Examples

  • Cleopatra was known for her beauty and intelligence as the last active queen of Egypt.

  • My mother, the late Queen's name was Cleopatra, and I was proud to bear her name.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • Antony's army left the gates and Cleopatra's fleet left the harbor.

  • Before a packed crowd, Antony and Cleopatra sat upon Thrones dressed as gods.

  • After Augustus defeated Antony and Cleopatra, Cyrene was combined with Crete into a province.

    Academic text (2005)

  • In ancient history, Cleopatra is often remembered for her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.

  • The story of Cleopatra has inspired countless books and films about her life in ancient Egypt.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Cleopatra comes from Greek parts kleos meaning 'glory' and pater meaning 'father'. So the name means 'glory of the father', a fitting name for a famous queen known for her power and fame.