Salamis

[ sal-uh-mis; Greek sah-lah-mees ]

/ ˈsæl ə mɪs; Greek ˌsɑ lɑˈmis /

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noun

an island off the SE coast of Greece, W of Athens, in the Gulf of Aegina: Greeks defeated Persians in a naval battle 480 b.c. 39 sq. mi. (101 sq. km).

an ancient city on Cyprus, in the E Mediterranean: the apostle Paul made his first missionary journey to Salamis. Acts 13:5.

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OTHER WORDS FROM Salamis

Sal·a·min·i·an

[sal-uh-min-ee-uhn], /ˌsæl əˈmɪn i ən/, adjective

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How to use Salamis in a sentence

At the battle of Salamis, that navy had entrapped and smashed the Persian fleet.
Persian Fire and Rubicon (Full)|David Frum|September 23, 2012|DAILY BEAST
In 410 B.C., some seven decades after their defeat at Salamis, the Persians jumped back into the “great game” of Aegean rivalry.
Iran Arms Race in Ancient Times Echoes Today|James Romm|April 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The Greek fire is not extinguished; it burns to-day as bright and pure as ever at Salamis or Marathon.
The Boys of '61|Charles Carleton Coffin.
Of his other large pictures, the “Naval Battle at Salamis” caused a special stir through its sinking harem.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4)|Richard Muther

The Isthmus of Corinth was west of Salamis, some fifteen miles, across the bay.
Xerxes|Jacob Abbott
He therefore urged the expediency of remaining at Salamis on other grounds.
Xerxes|Jacob Abbott
When the battle began, he had been left, it seems, on the shore of Salamis a spectator.
Xerxes|Jacob Abbott

British Dictionary definitions for Salamis

Salamis

/ (ˈsæləmɪs) /

noun

an island in the Saronic Gulf, Greece: scene of the naval battle in 480 bc, in which the Greeks defeated the Persians. Pop (municipality): 28 423 (2001). Area: 95 sq km (37 sq miles)Modern Greek name: Salamina (salaˈmiːna)

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