Aegina
Americannoun
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Classical Mythology. a daughter of Asopus and Metope who was abducted by Zeus and bore him a son, Aeacus.
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Gulf of Aegina. Saronic Gulf.
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an island in the Saronic Gulf. 32 sq. mi. (83 sq. km).
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a seaport on this island.
noun
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an island in the Aegean Sea, in the Saronic Gulf. Area: 85 sq km (33 sq miles)
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a town on the coast of this island: a city-state of ancient Greece
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another name for Saronic Gulf
Other Word Forms
- Aeginetan adjective
Example Sentences
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Aegina is a popular weekend destination for people who live in Athens.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2024
The veteran actor and former boxer is featured in "Man of God," which centers on St. Nektarios of Aegina, a Greek Orthodox saint known as a priest of the common people during the 19th century.
From Fox News • Mar. 28, 2022
The first Greek coin, produced on Aegina Island, is stamped with a sea turtle—chosen because it was the longest-living animal the islanders knew of.
From Economist • Dec. 13, 2017
“What does Valve have to add to our perception of the evolution of corporate structures in the future?” he said in a Skype interview from the Greek island of Aegina.
From New York Times • Sep. 8, 2012
The name of the island was changed to Aegina in honor of the maiden, and her son Aeacus was the grandfather of Achilles, who was called sometimes Aeacides, descendant of Aeacus.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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