Sardis

[ sahr-dis ]

/ ˈsɑr dɪs /

noun

an ancient city in W Asia Minor: the capital of ancient Lydia.

Also Sar·des

[sahr-deez] /ˈsɑr diz/.

Also called Tarne.

Related forms

Sar·di·an

[sahr-dee-uh n] /ˈsɑr di ən/, noun, adjective

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Examples from the Web for sardis

But as soon as it was night he turned his army again upon Sardis, and attacked the city unexpectedly.
The History of Antiquity|Max Duncker
When all was ready, Cyrus set out from Sardis on his memorable march in the spring of 401.
The Two Great Retreats of History|George Grote
A Lydian capitalist once deposited in the vaults of Sardis more specie than is now in circulation in this whole continent.
Fables of Infidelity and Facts of Faith|Robert Patterson
Even in Xenophon's account they declared themselves ready to send auxiliary troops to Sardis.
The History of Antiquity|Max Duncker

Sardis was the great capital of the western part of his dominions, and was situated not far from the frontier.
Xerxes|Jacob Abbott

British Dictionary definitions for sardis

Sardis

Sardes (ˈsɑːdiːz)

/ (ˈsɑːdɪs) /

noun

an ancient city of W Asia Minor: capital of Lydia

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