Miletus

[ mahy-lee-tuhs ]

noun

1. Classical Mythology. a son of Apollo and Aria, and the founder of the city of Miletus.
2. an ancient city in Asia Minor, on the Aegean.

Miletus

/ mɪˈliːtəs /

noun

1. an ancient city on the W coast of Asia Minor: a major Ionian centre of trade and learning in the ancient world

Example Sentences

However, in spite of their legacy as independent entities, many of these city-states, like Miletus, fell under the sway of the Persian Achaemenid Empire by 540 BC.

From Realm of History

From Miletus to Pyrrha, in a straight line by sea, is 30 stadia; so much longer is the journey by sailing near the land.

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This war originated in a quarrel between Miletus and the island of Samos, in which Athens was led to take part with the former.

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The Greek army won many battles here also, and even managed to free the city of Miletus from the Persian yoke.

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At Samos I heard that they had already reached Miletus, and in a few days they will be here.

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Does it not recall the parting of Paul with the elders at Miletus?

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