Dionysia

plural noun

Di·o·ny·sia ˌdī-ə-ˈni-zhē-ə

-ˈnē-

-shē-,

-zē-,

-sē-

: ancient Greek festival observances held in seasonal cycles in honor of Dionysus

especially : such observances marked by dramatic performances

Examples of Dionysia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Their plays premiered at the annual City Dionysia, a festival that was held on the slopes of the Acropolis each spring, drawing large audiences. —

Teju Cole, New York Times, 12 Sep. 2023

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