amphictyonic

American

[am-fik-tee-on-ik] / æmˌfɪk tiˈɒn ɪk /

adjective

of or relating to an amphictyon or an amphictyony.

Etymology

Origin of amphictyonic

From the Greek word amphiktyonikós, dating back to 1745–55. See amphictyon, -ic

Example Sentences

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The Olympic Games were of greater efficacy than the amphictyonic council in promoting a spirit of union among the various branches of the Greek race, and in keeping alive a feeling of their common origin.

From A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest by Smith, William, Sir

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