Actis

American  

[ak-tis] / ˈæk tɪs /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. a son of Rhoda and Helius who, when banished from his home for fratricide, fled to Egypt, where he taught astrology. The Colossus of Rhodes was built in his honor.

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Example Sentences

MTerra Solar uses Chinese equipment, although not exclusively, Actis said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Also on Tuesday, Dubai Investments, another company listed on the Dubai stock market, said it was selling a 50% stake in its district cooling subsidiary Emicool to London-based investment firm Actis for $1 billion.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2022

The Africa chief for Actis, John van Wyk, is also due to leave, two sources familiar with the matter said, asking to remain anonymous because of the sensitivity of the matter.

From Reuters • Sep. 16, 2016

Frost introduced Smith to Bakersfield offensive line coach Corey Actis, a former student at Liberty High School in Bakersfield, where Frost used to teach and coach tennis.

From Washington Times • Aug. 13, 2016

In the following year he printed at Edinburgh “A Declaration of the Kings Majesties intention and meaning toward 74 the lait Actis of Parliament.”

From Printers' Marks A Chapter in the History of Typography by Roberts, W. (William)