Ancient empire-building king of Macedon (9)

I believe the answer is:

alexander

(Other definitions for alexander that I've seen before include "- Pope, English poet" , "Fellow" , "cant compare with the British Grenadier" , "The Great conqueror of Greece and Egypt and Persia" , "Great king of ancient Macedonia" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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