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Aigina

Aigina

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An island near Athens in Greece
  • proper noun
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  • Many tourists take a ferry to Aigina to enjoy its stunning beaches and scenic views.

Examples

  • The island of Aigina is famous for its delicious pistachios.

  • During our vacation in Greece, we visited the beautiful island of Aigina.

  • This statue celebrated a victory in the 73rd Olympiad and thus in the 480s BCE; we even know the name of the sculptor, Glaukias of Aigina.

    Academic text (2014)

Synonyms

Aegina
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An island near the coast of Greece in the Saronic Gulf

notes political belonging rather than mere coastal proximity

Surface Forms

Aigina main

Etymology

Aigina comes from ancient Greek and one old story says it was named for the nymph Aegina, who was loved by Zeus. Another idea links the name to the old Greek word aix, meaning 'goat', so imagining goats on the island can help you remember that Aigina is the name of a Greek island today.