the Phoenician dialect of ancient Carthage
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punic
How to use punic in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for punic.
Editorial note
It made me wonder whether "punic" was the root of words like "punish" and "punitive".
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Quick take
the Phoenician dialect of ancient Carthage
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of punic gathered in one view.
of or relating to or characteristic of ancient Carthage or its people or their language; "the Punic Wars"; "Carthaginian peace"
tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans; "Punic faith"; "the perfidious Judas"; "the fiercest and most treacherous of foes"; "treacherous intrigues"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for punic.
noun
the Phoenician dialect of ancient Carthage
See also: Punic
adjective
of or relating to or characteristic of ancient Carthage or its people or their language; "the Punic Wars"; "Carthaginian peace"
See also: Carthaginian, Punic
adjective
tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans; "Punic faith"; "the perfidious Judas"; "the fiercest and most treacherous of foes"; "treacherous intrigues"
See also: perfidious, treacherous
Example sentences
It made me wonder whether "punic" was the root of words like "punish" and "punitive".
For instance, the fall of Carthage in the 3rd punic war, wherein the Romans literally destroyed the entire city and killed the vast majority of the entire population, some 445,000 people, a truly massive city in the ancient world.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use punic in a sentence?
It made me wonder whether "punic" was the root of words like "punish" and "punitive".
What does punic mean?
the Phoenician dialect of ancient Carthage
What part of speech is punic?
punic is commonly used as noun, adjective.