Salonika

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Definition

Proper noun A port city in northeastern Greece on an inlet of the Aegean Sea; the second largest city in Greece. It is a major economic and cultural hub for the region.

Usage

Salonika is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this Greek city. It is the historical and common English name for the city, though the modern Greek name is Thessaloniki. - The historical center of Salonika has many Byzantine monuments. - Our cruise ship will dock in Salonika tomorrow.

Advanced Usage
  • Historical Context: The name is often used in historical texts referring to periods such as the Ottoman Empire or World War I.
    • The Salonika Front was a major military formation in World War I.
Variants and Related Words
  • Thessaloniki (Proper noun): The modern Greek and official name for the city.
    • The University of Thessaloniki is one of the largest in Greece.
  • Salonican (Adjective): Of or relating to Salonika.
    • The Salonican Jewish community was once very prominent.
Synonyms
  • Thessalonica: An alternative historical/Latin name for the same city.
Noun
  1. a port city in northeastern Greece on an inlet of the Aegean Sea; second largest city of Greece

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