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Antigone Definition & Meaning

antigone
noun
  1. (Greek mythology) the daughter of King Oedipus who disobeyed her father and was condemned to death

"Antigone" in song lyrics

See how antigone is used in real songs:

  • "paraphrasing for antigone"
    AOL — AOL
  • "davis dance philadelphia antigone"
    AOL — AOL
  • "notes on antigone"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "antigone"

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Frequently asked questions

What does antigone mean?
(Greek mythology) the daughter of King Oedipus who disobeyed her father and was condemned to death
What part of speech is antigone?
Antigone is a noun.

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