Amphictyony
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Amphictyony is a noun meaning 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.
Meaning
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.
Word Forms
- amphictyonies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include delphic, amphictyon, koinon, athenaeum, academe, synoecism.
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