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amphictyonic

[ am-fik-tee-on-ik ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to an amphictyon or an amphictyony.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of amphictyonic1

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

He became the successful champion of the god, and received as his reward a place in the great Amphictyonic Council.

Then, if you please, regard him as a senator, representing the sovereignty of Virginia in our more than Amphictyonic Council.

The Amphictyonic confederacy, of which she had been a member, left her in the full exercise of her government and her legislation.

Many of the Greek states rose at the call of the condemned Amphictyonic Council.

It seems that this use of the name (generally employed of the deputies to the Amphictyonic council) was peculiarly Dorian.

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