athos
Definition
Proper noun 1. A monastic community and autonomous region: Athos is an autonomous monastic state and a peninsula in northeastern Greece. It is the site of twenty major Eastern Orthodox monasteries, forming a self-governed territory under Greek sovereignty. It is also known as the Holy Mountain (Agion Oros).
Usage and Examples
As a geographical and political entity:
- Many pilgrims travel to Athos to experience its spiritual atmosphere.
- Athos has maintained its monastic traditions for over a thousand years.
In historical and religious context:
- The monasteries of Athos house invaluable collections of medieval manuscripts.
- Access to Athos is restricted to male visitors only.
Advanced Usage
- "The Athonite tradition": Refers to the specific practices, art, and theology developed in the monasteries of Mount Athos.
- He is a scholar specializing in the Athonite tradition of iconography.
Variants and Related Words
- Athonite (adjective): Of or relating to Mount Athos.
- The Athonite monks follow a strict daily schedule.
- Mount Athos: The full name for the mountain and the region.
- Mount Athos is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Synonyms
- The Holy Mountain: A common alternative name.
- Agion Oros: The Greek name for the region, meaning "Holy Mountain".
Notes on Meaning
This word refers specifically to the unique autonomous monastic republic in Greece. It is not used as a common noun and has no direct plural form. Its meaning is almost exclusively tied to this singular geographical and religious entity.
Noun
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an autonomous area in northeastern Greece that is the site of several Greek Orthodox monasteries founded in the tenth century
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