Corinth

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A city in Greece: A modern city and port in southern Greece, located on the Gulf of Corinth. 2. An ancient city-state: A powerful and wealthy ancient Greek city-state, historically famous for its strategic location, commerce, and culture, considered second in importance only to Athens in classical times.

Usage Examples
  • Modern City:
  • Ancient City:
Advanced Usage
  • "Corinthian": Pertaining to the ancient city of Corinth, especially its distinctive architectural order or its people.
  • Historically: Used to denote something of great wealth, luxury, or sometimes moral laxity, reflecting ancient Corinth's reputation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Corinthian (adjective): Of or relating to Corinth.
  • Corinthian (noun): A person from Corinth.
  • Corinthiac (adjective): A less common variant meaning 'of Corinth'.
Synonyms
  • City on the Isthmus: (Descriptive synonym referencing its geographical location on the Isthmus of Corinth).
Related Phrases
  • Gulf of Corinth: The body of water separating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece, near which the city is located.
  • Isthmus of Corinth: The narrow land bridge connecting the Peloponnese peninsula to the rest of Greece, which Corinth controlled.
  • Corinth Canal: The modern canal cut through the Isthmus of Corinth in the late 19th century.
Noun
  1. the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens