Stagira

American  

[stuh-jahy-ruh] / stəˈdʒaɪ rə /

Also Stagiros

noun

1. an ancient town in NE Greece, in Macedonia on the E Chalcidice peninsula: birthplace of Aristotle.

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Stagira British  

/ stəˈdʒaɪrə /

noun

1. an ancient city on the coast of Chalcidice in Macedonia: the birthplace of Aristotle

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Example Sentences

He said the architecture and location of the tomb, close to Stagira’s ancient square and with panoramic views, supported the belief that it was the philosopher’s final resting place.

From The Guardian

This remarkable man, the founder of the experimental school, and the Father of Natural History, was born 384 B. C. at Stagira in Macedonia.

From Project Gutenberg

Aristotle came from the city of Stagira in Macedonia, and his father was court physician to the Macedonian king.

From Project Gutenberg

To his wife Herpylis he leaves the choice of two houses, the one in Chalcis, the other at Stagira.

From Project Gutenberg

From this date Aristotle probably spent much time at his paternal house in his native city at Stagira as a patriotic citizen.

From Project Gutenberg