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battle of Trasimeno

battle of Trasimeno

9.9
A battle in central Italy in 217 BC where Hannibal defeated the Romans under Flaminius during the Second Punic War
  • noun
  • /ˈbætəl əv trɑˈzɪmɪnoʊ/
translation icon : batalla de Trasimeno
  • The battle of Trasimeno was one of the worst defeats suffered by Rome during the Second Punic War.

Examples

  • In 217 BC, the battle of Trasimeno demonstrated how effective terrain can influence the outcome of warfare.

  • The lakeside location of the battle of Trasimeno provided a strategic advantage for Hannibal's forces.

  • Historians often study the tactics used by Hannibal at the battle of Trasimeno.

  • The battle of Trasimeno was a significant victory for Hannibal.

  • Did you know about the battle of Trasimeno?

  • The battle of Trasimeno was a turning point in the Second Punic War, showcasing Hannibal's military genius.

  • After the battle of Trasimeno, Rome faced significant challenges in their campaign against Hannibal.

Synonyms

Battle of Lake Trasimene
vsbattle of Trasimeno
9.9

A fight in central Italy in 217 BC where Hannibal defeats Roman forces led by Flaminius

is the same event but named with a different phrasing
Trasimeno
vsbattle of Trasimeno
9.9

A battle in central Italy in 217 BC where Hannibal beat the Roman army led by Flaminius

is the full historical label rather than the brief name
Battle of Lake Trasimenus
vsbattle of Trasimeno
9.9

A battle in 217 BC in Italy during the Second Punic War where Hannibal ambushed and defeated a Roman army

focuses on the event without stressing the tactical detail

Surface Forms

battle of Trasimeno singular

Morphology

battle + of + Trasimeno

The phrase is fully compositional: 'battle' + 'of' + the place name 'Trasimeno' straightforwardly denotes a battle that took place at Trasimeno. The 'battle of X' naming pattern is cross-linguistically common and follows standard English place‑of‑event composition, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would infer the meaning.

Etymology

Battle of Trasimeno comes from a real fight in 217 BC near Lake Trasimeno where Hannibal hid his soldiers on the hills and surprised the Roman army in the fog. That sudden 'ambush' caused a great 'defeat' for Rome, so the name now refers to that famous loss.