Pamphylia

American  

[pam-fil-ee-uh] / pæmˈfɪl i ə /

noun

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

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Pamphylia British  

/ pæmˈfɪlɪə /

noun

1. an area on the S coast of ancient Asia Minor

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Example Sentences

There was an altar and temple of Artemis Pergaea at Perga in Pamphylia, where a yearly festival was held in her honour.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various

At their head stood Gregory, bishop of Neocesarea, Theodosius, archbishop of Ephesus, a son of the emperor Apsimar, Sisinnius, bishop of Perge in Pamphylia.

From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Allies, Thomas W.

The picturesque town of Adalia is situated at the head of the gulf of the same name, and is the principal place in the once populous district of Pamphylia.

From Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon by Sterndale, Robert Armitage

When they had gone over the whole island as far as Paphos, they set sail, and Paul and his companions came to Perga in Pamphylia.

From The Children's Bible by Sherman, Henry A.

The ensuing winter months were employed in the conquest of Lydia, Pamphylia, and Pisidia, which was effected easily, since the terror of his arms led to submission wherever he appeared.

From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John