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Mithridates Definition & Meaning

mithridates
noun
  1. ancient king of Pontus who expanded his kingdom by defeating the Romans but was later driven out by Pompey (132-63 BC)

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  • "he died old mithridates"
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What does mithridates mean?
ancient king of Pontus who expanded his kingdom by defeating the Romans but was later driven out by Pompey (132-63 BC)
What part of speech is mithridates?
Mithridates is a noun.

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