Carthage

geographical name

Car·​thage ˈkär-thij How to pronounce Carthage (audio)
variants or ancient Carthago
ancient city and state in northern Africa on the Mediterranean coast northeast of modern Tunis
Carthaginian adjective or noun

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“Carthage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Carthage. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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