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- [am-fi-tree-uh n]
- /æmˈfɪ tri ən/
- /ˈamfɪtrɪən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [am-fi-tree-uh n]
- /æmˈfɪ tri ən/
Definitions of amphitryon word
- noun amphitryon the grandson of Perseus and husband of Alcmene 3
- noun amphitryon a king of Thebes and the husband of Alcmene 3
- noun amphitryon the husband of the virtuous Alcmene, whom Zeus seduced by assuming the form of Amphitryon, resulting in the birth of Hercules. 1
- noun amphitryon host (at a dinner party). 0
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Parts of speech for Amphitryon
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
amphitryon popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% 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.
amphitryon usage trend in Literature
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