corinth

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corinth

A ship sails into the port of Corinth.

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.
corinth

A ship sails into the port of Corinth.

Noun
  1. the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens

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