Korinthos
Definition
Noun 1. A modern Greek city and port: Korinthos is the name of a contemporary city and major port in Greece. It is located near the archaeological site of the ancient, historically significant city of Corinth. 2. The successor to ancient Corinth: It represents the modern urban center that developed in the region historically dominated by the powerful ancient city-state of Corinth.
Usage
- Korinthos is a vital commercial and transportation hub in the Peloponnese region.
- The port of Korinthos handles significant freight and passenger traffic, connecting the region to wider trade routes.
- Many tourists visiting the ruins of ancient Corinth stay in or travel through the modern city of Korinthos.
Examples
- The ferry from Korinthos to the nearby islands departs daily.
- While Korinthos is a bustling modern port, the ancient site lies a few kilometers southwest.
- Archaeological finds from the area are often displayed in the museum in Korinthos.
Advanced Usage
- The name is often used in historical and geographical contexts to distinguish the modern administrative and population center from its ancient counterpart. In such usage, "Korinthos" explicitly refers to the post-classical city.
Variants and Related Words
- Corinth: The conventional English name for both the ancient city-state and, often, the modern city. "Korinthos" is the direct transliteration of the Modern Greek name (Κόρινθος).
- Corinthian: (Adjective) Pertaining to the ancient city of Corinth or its distinctive style in architecture and art.
- Isthmus of Corinth: The narrow land bridge near the city, cut by the Corinth Canal.
Synonyms
- Corinth (in English contexts)
Notes on Different Meanings
This word refers specifically to the modern geographical entity. Its primary meaning is not the historical city but its present-day successor. Its significance is derived from its association with the ancient site and its strategic location. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses.
Noun
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the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens