Artaxerxes

proper noun

Meaning

A royal name borne by several kings of the ancient Persian Achaemenid dynasty, most notably Artaxerxes I and Artaxerxes II.

Examples

The historical records detail the diplomatic relations established during the long reign of Artaxerxes I.
Scholars frequently debate the specific chronology of the various rulers who held the title of Artaxerxes.

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Artaxerxes

proper noun

Pronunciation: ˌɑːrtəˈzɜːrksiːz

Definition

A royal name borne by several kings of the ancient Persian Achaemenid dynasty, most notably Artaxerxes I and Artaxerxes II.

Examples

The historical records detail the diplomatic relations established during the long reign of Artaxerxes I.
Scholars frequently debate the specific chronology of the various rulers who held the title of Artaxerxes.

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