Elis
Americannoun
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an ancient country in W Greece, in the Peloponnesus: site of the ancient Olympic Games.
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the capital of this country.
noun
Example Sentences
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Pressure’s been around the Olympics since Coroebus of Elis scampered in his bare feet, and we’re more sensitive to it now, especially its corrosive effects.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
The singer Elis Regina performed with Pascoal, as did and percussionist Airto Moreira.
From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025
Leicester hooker Elis Martin will make her first Scotland start and Louise McMillan earns her 50th cap as she returns to the starting line-up in the only other change.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2024
The lawsuit, filed by Yale students and the nonprofit Elis for Rachael last year, alleged that Connecticut university’s policies discriminated against students who struggled with their mental health and forced troubled students to withdraw.
From Washington Times • Aug. 29, 2023
Elis military might was unequaled in the history of Rome.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
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