Definitions

1. proper noun

the daughter of Oedipus in Greek tragedy, known for defying the law by burying her brother with full funeral rites

“In the Sophocles play, Antigone’s actions are a classic example of civil disobedience.”

2. noun

a female given name, derived from Greek

“Her name, Antigone, is of Greek origin and symbolizes strength and courage.”

3. noun

a play by Sophocles that tells the story of Antigone

“The tragedy of Antigone is a timeless tale that has been retold and reinterpreted for centuries.”