thessalonica

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Thessalonica is a major port city on the Aegean Sea.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A major port city in Greece: Thessalonica is a port city located in northeastern Greece, on the Thermaic Gulf, an inlet of the Aegean Sea. It is the second-largest city in Greece.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We visited the ancient ruins in Thessalonica.
  • Thessalonica has been an important trade center for centuries.
  • The port of Thessalonica is vital for the Greek economy.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Classical Context: The city is historically significant, founded in 315 BC and named after Thessalonike, the half-sister of Alexander the Great. It is also known by its ancient name, Thessaloniki.
  • The Apostle Paul wrote two epistles to the early Christian church in Thessalonica.

Variants and Related Words

• Thessaloniki (Proper noun): The modern Greek name for the city, commonly used interchangeably in English.
• Salonika or Salonica (Proper noun): Historical and alternative names for the city, used particularly in the early 20th century.

Synonyms

• Salonika (Proper noun)
• Thessaloniki (Proper noun)

Related Phrases

• Thessaloniki International Fair: A major annual trade fair held in the city.
• Thessaloniki International Film Festival: A prominent cultural event.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a port city in northeastern Greece on an inlet of the Aegean Sea; second largest city of Greece

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Thessaloniki
• Salonika
• Salonica
• Thessalonica