amphictyonies

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A form of amphictyony — A religious foundation or co-operative shared between Greek city states during the classical period, typically to support the temple or cult of a deity shared by the city states. Also used academically to refer to similar arrangements in non-Greek cultures.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of amphictyony
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“amphictyonies.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/amphictyonies. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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