Aegean civilization
- noun
- /eɪˈdʒiːən ˌsɪvɪlʌɪˈzeɪʃən/
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civilización egea
- Archaeologists have uncovered intricate pottery from the Aegean civilization on the island of Santorini.
Examples
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The influence of the Aegean civilization can be seen in later Greek art and architecture.
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The decline of the Aegean civilization is often attributed to natural disasters and invasions.
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The Aegean civilization is known for its advanced art and architecture.
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Did the Aegean civilizations influence later cultures?
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Archaeologists have uncovered intricate pottery from the Aegean civilization on the island of Santorini.
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The influence of the Aegean civilization can be seen in later Greek art and architecture.
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The decline of the Aegean civilization is often attributed to natural disasters and invasions.
Synonyms
An ancient civilization on the islands and coasts of the Aegean Sea
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward adjective+noun composition: 'Aegean' names a geographic/cultural region and 'civilization' denotes an organized culture, so the meaning 'the civilization associated with the Aegean region' is directly derivable from the constituents. This compositional pattern is common cross-linguistically and follows standard noun-modifier semantics, so a B1 learner who knows both words would understand the MWE.
Etymology
Aegean civilization gets its name from the Aegean Sea, the group of islands and coasts where these very old people lived. People on those islands shared styles of pottery, palaces and art, so scholars call their connected society a 'civilization' of the Aegean Sea. So, the phrase means the very old cultures that grew around that sea.
