AMPHICTYONY


Meaning of AMPHICTYONY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ am-ˈfik-tē-ə-nē ]

noun

( plural -nies )

Etymology: Greek amphiktyonia, from amphiktiones neighbors, from amphi- + -ktiones, from ktizein to found, inhabit — more at home

Date: 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 (ˌ)am-ˌfik-tē-ˈä-nik adjective

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