amphictyonies
|am-phic-ty-o-ny|
/æmˈfɪktɪəniːz/
(amphictyony)
league of neighbors
Etymology
'amphictyony' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphiktyonia,' where 'amphi-' meant 'around' and 'ktyon' meant 'dweller.'
'amphiktyonia' transformed into the Latin word 'amphictyonia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphictyony.'
Initially, it meant 'a league of neighbors,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a league of states for religious or defensive purposes.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a league of ancient Greek states formed to protect a common religious center or to defend against a common enemy.
The Delphic Amphictyony was one of the most famous amphictyonies in ancient Greece.
Synonyms
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