Aetolic
|Ae-to-lic|
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/iːˈtɒlɪk/
related to Aetolia
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Aetolic' originates from the Greek word 'Aetolia', referring to a region in ancient Greece.
Historical Evolution
'Aetolia' was used in ancient Greek texts and eventually became the modern English word 'Aetolic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the region of Aetolia, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to Aetolia, an ancient region in Greece.
The Aetolic League was a confederation of tribal communities in ancient Greece.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/30 16:41