mount athos
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Definition
Proper noun 1. An autonomous monastic community: Mount Athos is a self-governing territory in northeastern Greece, officially known as the Autonomous Monastic State of the Holy Mountain. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a center of Eastern Orthodox monasticism. 2. A geographic and spiritual site: It refers to the mountainous peninsula and the collective of twenty major monasteries and their associated communities located there, which have been a continuous center of monastic life since the 10th century.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Mount Athos is one of the most important spiritual centers for the Orthodox Christian world.
- Access to Mount Athos is strictly regulated and forbidden to women.
- The monasteries of Mount Athos preserve a vast collection of ancient manuscripts and religious art.
Advanced Usage
- "The Holy Mountain": This is a common alternative name for Mount Athos, emphasizing its religious significance.
- Pilgrims travel from around the world to visit the Holy Mountain.
- "The Athonite community": Refers to the collective body of monks living on Mount Athos.
- The Athonite community follows a centuries-old tradition of prayer and asceticism.
Variants and Related Words
- Athonite (adjective): Pertaining to Mount Athos.
- The Athonite monasteries are known for their strict rules.
- Athonite (noun): A monk residing on Mount Athos.
- The elder was a respected Athonite.
Synonyms
- The Holy Mountain: The common religious name for the area.
- Agion Oros: The Greek name for Mount Athos, meaning "Holy Mountain".
Related Phrases
- "The monastic republic of Mount Athos": A phrase describing its unique self-governing political status.
- The monastic republic of Mount Athos operates under its own ancient charter.
Noun
- an autonomous area in northeastern Greece that is the site of several Greek Orthodox monasteries founded in the tenth century