amphictyony

(ăm-fĭkˈtē-ə-nē)

noun pl. am·phic·ty·o·nies
A league of neighboring ancient Greek states sharing a common religious center or shrine, especially the one at Delphi.

Origin:

Origin: Greek Amphiktuonia

Origin: , from amphiktuones

Origin: , variant of amphiktiones, neighbors

Origin: : amphi-, on the periphery; see amphi-

Origin: + ktizein, to settle; see tkei- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

  • am·phicˌty·onˈic (-ŏnˈĭk) adjective
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