hannibal

/hænɪbəl/ or /hænɪbəl/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a Carthaginian general and statesman who fought against Rome in the Second Punic War.

“Hannibal Barca, the renowned Carthaginian general, successfully crossed the Alps with his army.”

2. noun

a person who travels from one place to another, especially with a caravan or a large number of people.

“The group of travelers was referred to as a caravan, much like the famous Hannibal who led his army across the desert.”

3. verb

to travel from one place to another, especially with a caravan or a large number of people.

“The merchants decided to Hannibal the desert route, seeking to avoid the dangers of the mountains.”

Synonyms

  • caravan leader
  • general
  • statesman

Antonyms

  • diplomat
  • peacekeeper