Megara Definition

Megara Sentence Examples

• Two other passes, farther to the west, were crossed by the roads from Plataea to Athens and to Megara respectively.

• In the 4th century Megara recovered some measure of prosperity, but played an insignificant part in politics, its only notable move being the participation in the final conflict against Philip II.

• The only plain in the rugged little country was the White Plain, in which was situated the only important town, Megara.

• The modern town of Megara is situated on two low hills which formed part of the ancient site; it is the chief town of the eparchy of Megaris; pop. about 6400.

• Megara suffered severely during the Civil War of 48 B.C., but seems at some later period to have received new settlers.