ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pankration

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /pænˈkɹeɪ.ti.ɒn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Pankration is a noun meaning (martial arts) An Ancient Greek martial art combining aspects of boxing and wrestling, introduced in the Greek Olympic games in 648 BC.

Meaning

(martial arts) An Ancient Greek martial art combining aspects of boxing and wrestling, introduced in the Greek Olympic games in 648 BC.

Synonyms for pankration

Depending on context, synonyms include pancratium, pancration.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include palaistra, pentathlos, pinakion, palestra, pantomime, pannicle.

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