amphictyony

am·phic·ty·o·ny

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-fik-tee-uh-nee]
- /æmˈfɪk ti ə ni/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-fik-tee-uh-nee]
- /æmˈfɪk ti ə ni/

Definitions of amphictyony word

noun amphictyony (in ancient Greece) a religious association of states for the maintenance of temples and the cults connected with them 3
noun amphictyony in ancient Greece, a confederation of states established around a religious center, as at Delphi 3
noun plural amphictyony (in ancient Greece) any of the leagues of states, especially the league at Delphi, united for mutual protection and the worship of a common deity. 1
noun amphictyony A religious foundation or co-operative shared between Greek city states during the classical period, typically to support the temple or cult of a deity shared by the city states. Also used academically to refer to similar arrangements in non-Greek cultures. 1

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Origin of amphictyony

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

From the Greek word Amphiktyonía, dating back to 1825-35. See amphictyon, -y3

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amphictyony popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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