Cilicia

[si-lish-uh]

noun

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

Cilicia

/ sɪˈlɪʃɪə /

noun

1. 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

Other Word Forms

• Cilician adjective

Example Sentences

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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