What is another word for laconia?

Pronunciation: [lakˈə͡ʊni͡ə] (IPA)

Laconia is a geographical region located in the southeastern part of the Peloponnese Peninsula in Greece, named after the ancient city of Sparta. Synonyms for Laconia include Lacedaemonia, Lakonia, and Laconica, all referring to the same region. The word "Lacedaemonia" originated from the mythical founder of Sparta, Lacedaemon. "Lakonia" is a modern version of the name, while "Laconica" is a variant from the Latin language. All these synonyms are used interchangeably to indicate this historical region known for its rich history and traditions. From the ancient Spartan warriors to the modern-day olive growers, Laconia is a region with a fascinating past and a promising future.

Synonyms for Laconia:

What are the hypernyms for Laconia?

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

What are the holonyms for Laconia?

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

What are the meronyms for Laconia?

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

Usage examples for Laconia

We saw how the ships of the Phenicians went from coast to coast in order to get fresh materials for the dye, and found them in great numbers on the shores of Cyprus, Rhodes, Crete, Cythera, and Thera; in the bays of laconia and Argos, and in the straits of Euboea.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
The Deity, who was alluded to under the name of Castor, was the Sun: and he had several temples of that denomination in laconia, and other parts of Greece.
"A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)"
Jacob Bryant
At first the Lacedaemonians meant to send ten of these forty themselves, with Melanchridas their admiral; but afterwards, an earthquake having occurred, they sent Chalcideus instead of Melanchridas, and instead of the ten ships equipped only five in laconia.
"The History of the Peloponnesian War"
Thucydides

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