Apollonia
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/ˌæpəˈloʊniə/
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/ˌæpəˈləʊniə/
of or relating to Apollo
Etymology
'Apollonia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'Ἀπολλωνία' (Apollōnía), where 'Apollōn' referred to the god 'Apollo' and the suffix indicated belonging or relation.
'Apollonia' came into Latin usage unchanged from Greek as 'Apollonia' during the Hellenistic and Roman periods, and the form passed into Medieval and Modern English largely as the proper name 'Apollonia'.
Initially it meant 'belonging to or associated with Apollo' (often used for cities or persons dedicated to Apollo); over time it became mainly a place-name and a female given name, and also identifies a martyr and various fictional characters.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the name of several ancient Greek cities founded or named in honor of the god Apollo (e.g., Apollonia in Illyria, Cyrenaica, and Pontus).
Apollonia was an important port in ancient Illyria.
Noun 2
a female given name derived from the name of the god Apollo.
Her name is Apollonia.
Noun 3
saint Apollonia, an early Christian martyr (traditionally said to have died c. 249) who is invoked as a patron saint against toothache and dental problems.
Saint Apollonia is traditionally invoked against toothache.
Noun 4
a fictional character name (e.g., Apollonia Vitelli-Corleone in Mario Puzo/Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather).
Apollonia Vitelli-Corleone appears in The Godfather.
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