Cyclades

American  

[sik-luh-deez] / ˈsɪk ləˌdiz /

plural noun

1. a group of Greek islands in the S Aegean. 1,023 sq. mi. (2,650 sq. km).

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Cyclades British  

/ ˈsɪkləˌdiːz /

plural noun

1. Modern Greek name: Kikládhes.  a group of over 200 islands in the S Aegean Sea, forming a department of Greece. Capital: Hermoupolis (Ermoupoli, on Syros). Pop: 112 615 (2001). Area: 2572 sq km (993 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

Slow down and prepare to be stunned by the largest display of ancient sculpture from the Greek islands known as the Cyclades ever seen in New York.

From New York Times

Conservationists and architects are also leading a push to preserve the character of the Cyclades, which they say is at risk of being obliterated amid a real estate-driven homogenization of vacation destinations.

From New York Times

Most belong to the Cycladic civilization that flourished in the Cyclades islands between 3,200-2000 B.C., whose elegantly abstract but enigmatic white marble figurines inspired leading 20th century artists.

From Washington Times

The Stern collection features some 161 works made in the Cyclades cluster of islands in the Aegean Sea, primarily in the early Bronze Age.

From Reuters

The Cycladic civilization flourished in the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea during the 3rd millennium B.C.

From Seattle Times