Anatolia
|A-na-to-li-a|
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/ˌænəˈtoʊliə/
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/ˌænəˈtɒliə/
land of the east
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Anatolia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'Ανατολία' (Anatolía), where 'anatolē' meant 'east' or 'sunrise'.
Historical Evolution
'Anatolia' changed from the Ancient/Byzantine Greek word 'Ανατολία' and passed into Medieval Latin and other European languages before becoming the modern English 'Anatolia'.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'east' or 'sunrise', but over time it evolved to refer specifically to the geographic region now known as Anatolia (Asia Minor).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large peninsula in western Asia that makes up the majority of modern Turkey; also called Asia Minor.
Anatolia has been a crossroads of civilizations for millennia.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/10/04 03:54