First Known Use: 1835
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amphictyony
noun am·phic·ty·o·ny \am-ˈfik-tē-ə-nē\
plural am·phic·ty·o·nies
Definition of AMPHICTYONY
: an association of neighboring states in ancient Greece to defend a common religious center; broadly : an association of neighboring states for their common interest
— am·phic·ty·on·ic \(ˌ)am-ˌfik-tē-ˈä-nik\ adjective
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Origin of AMPHICTYONY
Greek amphiktyonia, from amphiktiones neighbors, from amphi- + -ktiones, from ktizein to found, inhabit — more at home
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