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Cilicia

geographical name

Ci·​li·​cia sə-ˈli-sh(ē-)ə How to pronounce Cilicia (audio)
ancient country in southeastern Asia Minor extending along the Mediterranean coast south of the Taurus Mountains see little armenia
Cilician adjective or noun

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“Cilicia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cilicia. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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