What is another word for etruria?

Pronunciation: [ɪtɹˈʊ͡əɹi͡ə] (IPA)

Etruria was an ancient civilization that existed in central Italy from the 8th to the 3rd century BCE. The region was known for its sophisticated culture and art, and it was home to the Etruscan people, who left behind many architectural and cultural monuments. Etruria is also known by various synonyms, including Tuscia, Tyrrhenia, and Etruscan Italy. The name "Tuscia" derives from the ancient town of Tuscania, while "Tyrrhenia" refers to the Tyrrhenian Sea, which borders the region. "Etruscan Italy" is a more literal translation of the region's name, highlighting its ties to the Etruscan people.

Synonyms for Etruria:

What are the hypernyms for Etruria?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the holonyms for Etruria?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

What are the meronyms for Etruria?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.
  • meronyms for etruria (as nouns)

Usage examples for Etruria

And these 'Saturae' had been themselves developed partly out of the older Fescennine dialogues-the rustic raillery of the vintage and the harvest-home,-partly out of mimetic dances imported from etruria.
"The Roman Poets of the Republic"
W. Y. Sellar
It was in etruria, and in Campania, where Trimalchio had his home, that the gladiatorial combats took their rise.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
I came in on the etruria this morning; we should have landed Sunday, but we broke our shaft and had to be towed in."
"With Edge Tools"
Hobart Chatfield-Taylor

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