pentapolis
noun
pen·tap·o·lis
\pen‧ˈtapələ̇s\
Definition of pentapolis
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: a union, confederacy, or group of five cities especially of ancient Italy, Asia Minor, and Cyrenaica
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Origin and Etymology of pentapolis
Late Latin, a district of five towns on the Dead Sea, from Greek, group of five cities, from penta- + polis city
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