Magna Graecia
geographical name
Mag·na Grae·cia
ˌmag-nə-ˈgrē-shə 
the ancient Greek colonies in the southern Italian Peninsula including Tarentum, Sybaris, Crotona, Heraclea, and Neapolis
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“Magna Graecia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Magna%20Graecia. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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