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Scythia

geographical name

Scyth·​ia ˈsi-thē-ə How to pronounce Scythia (audio)
-t͟hē-
the country of the ancient Scythians comprising parts of Europe and Asia north and northeast of the Black Sea and east of the Aral Sea

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“Scythia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scythia. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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