Definition

Proper noun * An ancient Phoenician city-state: Sidon was a major and influential city in ancient Phoenicia, located on the Mediterranean coast in what is now Lebanon. It was a prominent center for trade, maritime commerce, and culture.

Usage

• Sidon is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the historical city.
• It is often discussed in historical, archaeological, and biblical contexts.

Examples

• Historical Context:
  • Sidon was renowned for its skilled glassmakers and purple dye.
  • Archaeologists have uncovered significant artifacts from ancient Sidon.
• Biblical Context:
  • The prophet Elijah was sent to a widow in the region of Sidon.

Advanced Usage

• "Sidonian" (adjective): Pertaining to or originating from Sidon.
  • The Sidonian merchants traded across the Mediterranean.

Variants and Related Words

• Saida: The modern name for the city in Lebanon.
• Zidon: An alternate historical spelling, often found in older texts.

Synonyms

• (As a major Phoenician city) Tyre, Byblos.

Noun

1. the main city of ancient Phoenicia