Amphictyony

What do we mean by amphictyony?

A league of neighboring ancient Greek states sharing a common religious center or shrine, especially the one at Delphi. noun

In Greek history, a league of peoples inhabiting neighboring territories or drawn together by community of origin or interests, for mutual protection and the guardianship in common of a central sanctuary and its rites. noun

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. noun

A religious foundation or co-operative shared between Greek city states during the classical period, typically to support the temple or cult of a deity shared by the city states. Also used academically to refer to similar arrangements in non-Greek cultures. noun

An association of neighboring states or tribes in ancient Greece; established originally to defend a common religious center noun

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Words that are spelled similarly to amphictyony:
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