amphictyony
26 points
English
11 letters
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Valid in: North American word list
Definitions
noun
an association of neighboring states or tribes in ancient Greece; established originally to defend a common religious center
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Word forms
plural amphictyonies
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Crossword clues
- “A league of states of ancient Greece; esp. the celebrated confederation known as the Amphictyonic Council. Its object was to maintain the common interests of Greece.” web-def
- “an association of neighboring states or tribes in ancient Greece; established originally to defend a common religious center” wn-def
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