peloponnesus
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A major geographical region of Greece: The Peloponnesus is the large, mountainous peninsula that forms the southern part of mainland Greece. It is connected to central Greece by the narrow Isthmus of Corinth.
- A significant historical region: In ancient history, the Peloponnesus was dominated by the city-state of Sparta and was a central arena of the Peloponnesian War.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Ancient Olympia, the site of the original Olympic Games, is located in the western Peloponnesus.
- The Peloponnesus is known for its distinct shape, resembling a large hand or leaf.
- Much of the conflict described by Thucydides took place in and around the Peloponnesus.
Advanced Usage
- "The Peloponnesian": Used as an adjective to describe things relating to the Peloponnesus.
- The Peloponnesian War was fought between Athens and Sparta.
- Peloponnesian architecture has its own unique characteristics.
Variants and Related Words
- Peloponnese (n): The most common modern alternative name for the Peloponnesus.
- We took a road trip around the Peloponnese.
- Peloponnesian (adj): Of or relating to the Peloponnesus.
- The Peloponnesian League was an alliance led by Sparta.
Synonyms
- The Peloponnese: The modern and more frequently used synonym.
- Morea (n): A medieval name for the peninsula, used primarily in historical contexts.
Related Phrases
- The Peloponnesian War: The protracted ancient Greek war (431–404 BC) between the Athenian Empire and the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta.
- The historian Thucydides wrote a definitive account of the Peloponnesian War.
Noun
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the southern peninsula of Greece; dominated by Sparta until the 4th century BC
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