apollonius of rhodes: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Rare / C2+Formal, Academic
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What does “apollonius of rhodes” mean?
A Hellenistic Greek epic poet of the 3rd century BCE, author of the 'Argonautica'.
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Meaning and Definition
A Hellenistic Greek epic poet of the 3rd century BCE, author of the 'Argonautica'.
Refers to the historical figure, his literary works (especially the 'Argonautica'), his scholarly role as a head of the Library of Alexandria, and his influence on later classical and epic poetry.
Dialectal Variation
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Differences
None. It is a historical name.
Connotations
Scholarly, classicist, esoteric.
Frequency
Equally rare in both UK and US English, confined to academic and literary discussion.
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How to Use “apollonius of rhodes” in a Sentence
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Meaning in Context
Business
Almost never used.
Academic
Central term in Classical Studies, Hellenistic literature, and epic poetry analysis.
Everyday
Never used.
Technical
Specific to literary history and philology.
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Common Mistakes When Using “apollonius of rhodes”
- Incorrect: 'Apollonius Rhodes' (missing 'of').
- Incorrect: 'Apollonius from Rhodes' (non-standard).
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Greek epic poet and scholar of the 3rd century BCE, head of the Library of Alexandria and author of the 'Argonautica'.
The 'Argonautica', an epic in four books detailing the myth of Jason and the Argonauts.
Apollonius wrote in the Hellenistic period, his style is more psychological, learned, and less formulaic than the archaic Homeric epics.
No, it is a specialized term used almost exclusively in academic discussions of classical literature.
A Hellenistic Greek epic poet of the 3rd century BCE, author of the 'Argonautica'.
Apollonius of rhodes is usually formal, academic in register.
Apollonius of rhodes: in British English it is pronounced /əˌpɒlˈəʊniəs əv ˈrəʊdz/, and in American English it is pronounced /əˌpɑlˈoʊniəs əv ˈroʊdz/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
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Mnemonic
Think 'Apollo' (Greek god of poetry) + 'Rhodes' (the island) = the poet from Rhodes.
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Apollonius of Rhodes is best known for which work?