antony

/ˈæntɒni/

Definitions

1. noun

a male given name, variant of Antony

“He was named Antony after his grandfather.”

2. proper noun

a surname

“Antony was a common surname in ancient Rome.”

3. noun

a city in Egypt, an important centre for the ancient trade in grains

“In ancient times, Antony was a major hub for grain trade.”

4. noun

a mountain in Greece, and a small city in Crete, Greece

“The village of Antony was situated at the foot of the mountain.”

5. noun

a variant of Saint Anthony, a Christian saint

“The relics of Saint Antony were said to have healing powers.”

Synonyms

  • antonio
  • antonius