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a strong criticism of someone or something, especially in a speech: Mr Amery's philippic was delivered as usual to half-empty benches in Parliament. Fewer examples. Kagan's philippic was published on Feb. 5, 2003, just 10 days before Europe saw the largest political demonstration in its history.
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philippic meaning: 1. a strong criticism of someone or...
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philippic definicja: 1. a strong criticism of someone or...
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A philippic (/fɪˈlɪpɪk/) is a fiery, damning speech, or tirade, delivered to condemn a particular political actor. The term is most famously associated with three noted orators of the ancient world: Demosthenes of ancient Athens, Cato the Elder and Cicero of ancient Rome.
Jul 16, 2018 · Philippic is discourse (traditionally an oration) that is characterized by fierce condemnation of a subject; a diatribe or rant. The term philippic (from Greek philippikos) is derived from the virulent denunciations of Philip II of Macedon delivered by Demosthenes of Athens in the fourth century BC.
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philippic a bitter attack or denunciation, especially a verbal one; from (via Latin) Greek philippikos, the name given to Demosthenes' speeches against Philip II of Macedon, also to those of Cicero against Mark Antony.
There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word philippic, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
The meaning of PHILIPPIC is a discourse or declamation full of bitter condemnation : tirade. Did you know?
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Philippics definition: any of the orations delivered by Demosthenes, the Athenian orator, in the 4th century b.c., against Philip, king of Macedon.. See examples of PHILIPPICS used in a sentence.
