What is another word for illyria?

Pronunciation: [ɪlˈɪɹi͡ə] (IPA)

Illyria was a region located in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula. It was bordered by the Adriatic Sea in the west and the Danube River in the east. The name Illyria is derived from the Illyrian tribe who lived in the area during the Iron Age. The region was also known by other names such as Illyricum and Illyris. In ancient times, Illyria was divided into several smaller kingdoms. Some synonyms for the word Illyria include Dalmatia, Pannonia, and Moesia. These names were used to refer to different parts of the region. Nowadays, Illyria is mainly known as a setting for William Shakespeare's play "Twelfth Night".

Synonyms for Illyria:

What are the hypernyms for Illyria?

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

    region, territory, historical region, Ancient Balkan Country, Ancient Province, Illyrian Empire, Ottoman Province.

Usage examples for Illyria

But as if his wanderings were never to be terminated, he leaves his newly founded city, and goes to illyria.
"A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)"
Jacob Bryant
659. Appian mentions a nation of Cyclopians in illyria, who were near the Pheacians.
"A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)"
Jacob Bryant
In the evening, when we had settled the affairs of Yucatan, we made an excursion into illyria or the interior of Turkey.
"Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I."
John L. Stephens

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