Definition of Ptolemaic dynasty

1. Noun. An ancient dynasty of Macedonian kings who ruled Egypt from 323 BC to 30 BC; founded by Ptolemy I and ended with Cleopatra.

Exact synonyms: Ptolemy
Generic synonyms: Dynasty
Member holonyms: Ptolemy I, Ptolemy Ii

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ptolemaic Dynasty

Pteropus capestratus
Pteropus hypomelanus
Pterosauria
Pterostylis
Ptilocercus
Ptilocrinus
Ptilonorhynchidae
Ptilonorhynchus
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus
Ptloris
Ptloris paradisea
Ptolemaian
Ptolemaic
Ptolemaic dynasty (current term)
Ptolemaic system
Ptolemaida
Ptolemais
Ptolemaist
Ptolemaists
Ptolemean
Ptolemy
Ptolemy I
Ptolemy II
Ptolemæus
Pty
Pty Ltd
Ptyas
Ptyas mucosus

Literary usage of Ptolemaic dynasty

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Evolution of Early Christianity: A Genetic Study of First-century by Shirley Jackson Case (1914)
"Consequently, Rome removed its more dangerous enemies in Macedonia and Asia before deposing the Ptolemaic dynasty and converting Egypt into a province in 30 ..."

2. Folklore as an Historical Science by George Laurence Gomme (1908)
"A HISTORY OF EGYPT UNDER THE Ptolemaic dynasty. Illustrated. Second Edition. tv. 8,'v. 6s. ... THE Ptolemaic dynasty. Seventh Edition. ..."

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