amphictyonic
|am-phic-ty-on-ic|
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/æmˌfɪkˈtaɪənɪk/
related to ancient Greek religious associations
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphictyonic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphiktyon,' where 'amphi-' meant 'around' and 'ktyon' meant 'dweller.'
Historical Evolution
'amphiktyon' transformed into the Latin word 'amphictyonicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphictyonic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a dweller around,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to an amphictyony.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to an amphictyony, an ancient religious association of Greek tribes.
The amphictyonic council was responsible for overseeing the religious festivals.
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