Car ‧ thage /ˈkɑːθɪdʒ $ ˈkɑːr-/ BrE AmE
an ancient city on the north coast of Africa, near the modern city of Tunis. Carthage was involved in three wars against the ancient Romans, who eventually destroyed it in 146 ↑ BC ⇨ ↑ Hannibal
—Carthaginian /ˌkɑːθəˈdʒɪniən◂ $ ˌkɑːr-/ noun , adjective