an ancient city in NE Macedonia: scene of the victory of Antony and Octavian over Brutus and Cassius (42 bc)
Philippi in American English
(fɪˈlɪpˌaɪ)
ancient city in Macedonia, where, in 42 b.c., Mark Antony & Octavius defeated Brutus & Cassius: site of Paul's first preaching of the Gospel in Europe (Acts 16:12)