philip ii — King of Spain (1556-1598) who ruled a vast empire including Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, and parts of Italy
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: King of Spain (1556-1598) who ruled a vast empire including Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, and parts of Italy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɪlɪp ðə ˈsekənd/
Example Sentences
- Philip II collected so many countries that his friends joked he needed a world map just to remember what he owned for breakfast.
- When Philip II's Spanish Armada failed, he probably wished he had read 'How to Defeat England for Dummies' first.
- Philip II ruled the largest empire in history during the 16th century.
philip ii
NOUN[/ˈfɪlɪp ðə ˈsekənd/]
King of Spain (1556-1598) who ruled a vast empire including Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, and parts of Italy
King of Spain (1556-1598) who ruled a vast empire including Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, and parts of Italy
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Philip derives from the Greek name Philippos, composed of philos (loving) and hippos (horse), literally meaning 'lover of horses' or 'one who loves horses'. The numeral II is the Latin cardinal number for 'second', used to distinguish this Philip from other monarchs bearing the same name throughout history.
Breakdown
Philip: phil- (Greek philos, loving) + -ip (Greek hippos, horse). II: Latin numeral denoting the second in a series of rulers with this regnal name.
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📝Examples
“Philip II collected so many countries that his friends joked he needed a world map just to remember what he owned for breakfast.”
“When Philip II's Spanish Armada failed, he probably wished he had read 'How to Defeat England for Dummies' first.”
“Philip II ruled the largest empire in history during the 16th century.”
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