amphictyony

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Definition of amphictyony in English English dictionary

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

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

the celebrated confederation known as the Amphictyonic Council

Its object was to maintain the common interests of Greece

A league of states of ancient Greece; esp

Hyphenation

am·phic·ty·o·ny

Etymology

() From Ancient Greek ἀμφικτυονία (amphiktuonia) from ἀμφί (amphi, “around, near”) + κτίζω (ktizō, “I found, people”)