About The Word Amphictyony
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Amphictyony
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What's The Definition Of Amphictyony?
[n] an association of neighboring states or tribes in ancient Greece; established originally to defend a common religious center
Synonyms | Synonyms for Amphictyony: Related Terms | Find terms related to Amphictyony: See Also | political unit Amphictyony In Webster's Dictionary \Am*phic"ty*o*ny\, n.; pl. {Amphictyonies}. [Gr. ?.]
(Grecian Hist.)
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.
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