Achaea

geographical name

variants or Achaia
ə-ˈkī-ə How to pronounce Achaea (audio)
-ˈkā-
region in southern Greece, in the northern Peloponnese bordering on the Gulfs of Corinth and Patras
Achaean adjective or noun
or Achaian
ə-ˈkī-ən How to pronounce Achaea (audio)
-ˈkā-

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“Achaea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Achaea. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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