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philippic.

Any of the discourses of Demosthenes against Philip II of Macedon, defending the liberty of Athens.

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Meaning & usage

noun/fɪˈlɪpɪk/
  1. Any of the discourses of Demosthenes against Philip II of Macedon, defending the liberty of Athens.

  2. Any tirade or declamation full of bitter condemnation.

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Where this word comes from

From Latin philippicus, from Ancient Greek φιλιππικός (philippikós), from Φίλιππος (Phílippos, “lover of horses”), from φίλος (phílos, “loving”) + ἵππος (híppos, “horse”).

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