amphictyonic

[ am-fik-tee-on-ik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to an amphictyon or an amphictyony.

Word History and Origins

Origin of amphictyonic¹

From the Greek word amphiktyonikós, dating back to 1745–55. See amphictyon, -ic

Example Sentences

He became the successful champion of the god, and received as his reward a place in the great Amphictyonic Council.

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Then, if you please, regard him as a senator, representing the sovereignty of Virginia in our more than Amphictyonic Council.

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The Amphictyonic confederacy, of which she had been a member, left her in the full exercise of her government and her legislation.

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Many of the Greek states rose at the call of the condemned Amphictyonic Council.

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It seems that this use of the name (generally employed of the deputies to the Amphictyonic council) was peculiarly Dorian.

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