Dionysius

American  

[dahy-uh-nish-ee-uhs, -nis-, -nish-uhs, -nahy-see-uhs] / ˌdaɪ əˈnɪʃ i əs, -ˈnɪs-, -ˈnɪʃ əs, -ˈnaɪ si əs /

noun

1. the Elder, 431?–367 b.c., Greek soldier: tyrant of Syracuse 405–367.

2. Saint, died a.d. 268, pope 259–268.

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Dionysius British  

/ ˌdaɪəˈnɪsɪəs /

noun

1. called the Elder. ?430–367 _bc , tyrant of Syracuse (405–367), noted for his successful campaigns against Carthage and S Italy

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Example Sentences

On a positive note, the 4K presentation does shine throughout, especially with the panoramic views of the Segesta Temple and Ear of Dionysius cave as well as some creepy underwater scenes starring eels.

From Washington Times

After she discovers she is pregnant — by Chaereas — Callirhoe decides to marry Dionysius to keep the baby safe.

From New York Times

Dionysius didn’t even have a choice; he didn’t know about zero.

From Literature

Earlier a church official who participated in the ceremony had told The Associated Press it was an icon of St. Dionysius of Zakynthos.

From Seattle Times

Among the surviving artifacts from St. Nicholas was a paper icon of St. Dionysius of Zakynthos — the patron of forgiveness for having forgiven his brother’s murderer.

From Seattle Times