Dionysius

[ dahy-uh-nish-ee-uhs, -nis-, -nish-uhs, -nahy-see-uhs ]

noun

1. the Elder, 431?–367 b.c., Greek soldier: tyrant of Syracuse 405–367.
2. Saint, died a.d. 268, pope 259–268.

Dionysius

/ ˌdaɪəˈnɪsɪəs /

noun

1. Dionysius?430 bc367 bcMSyracusanPOLITICS: hereditary ruler called the Elder. ?430–367 bc , tyrant of Syracuse (405–367), noted for his successful campaigns against Carthage and S Italy

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 winning a war, Chaereas — the battle scene between him and Dionysius, set to Khachaturian’s invigorating “Sabre Dance,” is a thriller of sound and choreographic texture — finds his way back to her.

From New York Times

While translating and recalculating the tables, Dionysius did a little research on the side; he realized that he could figure out just when Jesus Christ was born.

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