Cilicia

American

[si-lish-uh] / sɪˈlɪʃ ə /

noun

an ancient country in SE Asia Minor: later a Roman province.

Cilicia British

/ sɪˈlɪʃɪə /

noun

an ancient region and former kingdom of SE Asia Minor, between the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean: corresponds to the region around present-day Adana

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Cilician adjective

Example Sentences

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The ship is loaded with amphorae, or large ancient jars, which are likely from Syria and ancient Cilicia on modern-day Turkey's southeastern coast.

From Fox News

The vessel had been carrying amphorae - tall clay jars used for holding wine and other liquids - most probably from Syria and Cilicia, a coastal region of what is today southern Turkey.

From Reuters

In a statement Thursday, the department said the ship was loaded with transport amphorae, or large jars, most probably from Syria and ancient Cilicia on modern-day Turkey’s southeastern coast.

From Washington Times

According to the WWF, the coastline of Cilicia in south-east Turkey has the highest plastic pollution in the Mediterranean with 31.3 kg of debris per kilometre.

From BBC

Antony is waiting at Cilicia to meet her, when suddenly the forum is deserted.

From Washington Post

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