am·phic·ty·o·ny ( m-f k t - -n)n. pl. am·phic·ty·o·nies A league of neighboring ancient Greek states sharing a common religious center or shrine, especially the one at Delphi. [Greek Amphiktuonia, from amphiktuones, variant of amphiktiones, neighbors : amphi-, on the periphery; see amphi- + ktizein, to settle; see tkei- in Indo-European roots.] am·phic  ty·onic (- nk) adj. |
amphictyony [æmˈfɪktɪənɪ]
n pl -nies
(Historical Terms) (in ancient Greece) a religious association of states for the maintenance of temples and the cults connected with them
amphictyonic [æmˌfɪktɪˈɒnɪk] adj
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| Noun | 1. | amphictyony - an association of neighboring states or tribes in ancient Greece; established originally to defend a common religious center political entity, political unit - a unit with political responsibilities |
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