The Macedonian War was a series of conflicts between the Roman Republic and the Kingdom of Macedon from 214 BCE to 148 BCE. This period saw significant political upheaval, territorial expansion, and cultural exchange. Synonyms for the Macedonian War include the Wars of the Diadochi, the Hellenistic Wars, and the Roman-Macedonian Wars. These terms describe the broader context of the conflicts and their impact on the ancient Mediterranean world. Other related terms might include the Peloponnesian War, which preceded the Macedonian War and laid the groundwork for Macedon's emergence as a major power, and the Punic Wars, which occurred concurrently and shaped Rome's ultimate dominance.