amphictyon

am·phic·ty·on

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-fik-tee-uh n]
- /æmˈfɪk ti ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-fik-tee-uh n]
- /æmˈfɪk ti ən/

Definitions of amphictyon word

noun amphictyon a delegate to an amphictyonic council 3
noun amphictyon a delegate to the council or assembly of an amphictyony 3
noun amphictyon a son of Deucalion and Pyrrha who seized the throne of Attica and who, in devising a plan for avoiding disputes at his council meetings, became the first man to mix water with wine. 1
noun amphictyon (historical) One of the deputies from the confederated states of Ancient Greece to a congress or council. They considered both political and religious matters. 0

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Origin of amphictyon

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; back formation from amphictyons < Greek amphiktýones, orig. amphiktíones neighbors, equivalent to amphi- amphi- + -kti- inhabit + -ones noun suffix (plural)

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Parts of speech for Amphictyon

noun

adjective

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preposition

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amphictyon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.