Macedon

/ ˈmæsɪˌdɒn /

noun

1. a region of the S Balkans, now divided among Greece, Bulgaria, and Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia). As a kingdom in the ancient world it achieved prominence under Philip II (359–336 bc ) and his son Alexander the Great

Example Sentences

A state investigator redeemed numerous eggs for cannabis flower, edibles, cannabis seeds and other products at one of Tulley’s stores in Macedon, authorities said.

From Seattle Times

The words refers to the military formation invented by Philip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great, two millenniums ago.

From New York Times

I shall cite only the region of Greece as an example: the Romans kept the Achaeans and the Aetolians in check; they put down the Kingdom of Macedon; Antiochus was driven out.

From Literature

The couple’s proposal to transform an industrial site in rural Macedon was introduced at a town board meeting Thursday.

From Washington Times

Snow fell at Mt Macedon in central Victoria on Friday.

From The Guardian