Ptolemaic
Pronunciation: /ˌtɑːləˈmeɪɪk/
Ptolemaic (adj)
- Relating to the dynasty of rulers in Egypt who followed Greek culture and were named after Ptolemy.
- Relating to a model of the universe that places Earth at the centre and explains planets’ paths.
Ptolemaic (adjective)
Examples
- The museum explains Ptolemaic Egyptian Greek rule in simple terms.
- Students compare Ptolemaic Egyptian Greek rule with earlier kingdoms.