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amphictyonyOne entry found. Main Entry: am·phic·ty·o·ny Pronunciation: \am-ˈfik-tē-ə-nē\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural am·phic·ty·o·nies Etymology: Greek amphiktyonia, from amphiktiones neighbors, from amphi- + -ktiones, from ktizein to found, inhabit — more at home Date: 1835 : an association of neighboring states in ancient Greece to defend a common religious center; broadly : an association of neighboring states for their common interest — am·phic·ty·on·ic \(ˌ)am-ˌfik-tē-ˈä-nik\ adjective
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