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