Definition of Amphictyony

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

Generic synonyms: Political Entity, Political Unit

Definition of Amphictyony

1. n. 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.

Definition of Amphictyony

1. [n -NIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Amphictyony

amphibrach
amphibrachic
amphibrachs
Amphicarpa
Amphicarpaea
Amphicarpaea bracteata
Amphicarpa bracteata
amphicarpous
amphicelous
amphicentric
amphichroic
amphichromatic
amphiclous
amphictyonic
amphictyonies
amphictyony (current term)
amphicyte
amphid
amphidiploid
amphidiploid
amphidiploidies
amphidiploids
amphidiploidy
amphidisc
amphidromical
amphidromous
amphigamous
amphigean
amphigen
amphigene

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