AMPHICTYONY


Meaning of AMPHICTYONY in English

[am.phic.ty.o.ny] n, pl -nies [Gk amphiktyonia] (1835): an association of neighboring states in ancient Greece to defend a common religious center; broadly: an association of neighboring states for their common interest -- am.phic.ty.on.ic adj

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