amphictyony

noun
am·​phic·​ty·​o·​ny | \ am-ˈfik-tē-ə-nē How to pronounce amphictyony (audio) \
plural amphictyonies

Definition of amphictyony

: an association of neighboring states in ancient Greece to defend a common religious center broadly : an association of neighboring states for their common interest

Other Words from amphictyony

amphictyonic \ (ˌ)am-​ˌfik-​tē-​ˈä-​nik How to pronounce amphictyonic (audio) \ adjective

First Known Use of amphictyony

1835, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for amphictyony

Greek amphiktyonia, from amphiktiones neighbors, from amphi- + -ktiones, from ktizein to found, inhabit — more at home

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