Alexandrian

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• The use of allegory in the interpretation of biblical texts, common in the Alexandrian diaspora, was eventually adopted among cultured Christians in Alexandria, who seem to have inherited it together with the Philonian corpus.

  Academic text (2007)

• Many famous scholars were part of the Alexandrian library, making it a center of learning in ancient times.

• There are three main "branches" of Bible translations: Alexandrian, Received Text, and Western Family.

  Blog text (2)

• There is something that binds us in a unique way to the Alexandrian Church and compels us in a special way to love it.

  Academic text (2009)

• The Greek "breathings" were invented as a result of the work of Alexandrian grammarians.

  Academic text (2001)

• According to the Alexandrian Physiologus, the phoenix betokens life eternal.

  Fiction book (1991)

• The analysis above suggests, however, that these philosophical elements need not be seen as an Alexandrian innovation or a later addition to an existing martyrological tradition.

  Academic text (2006)

• The Alexandrian innovation promoted the phonological regularity of the script (and in some cases resolved ambiguities).

  Academic text (2001)

• The Alexandrian architecture, characterized by its grand structures, reflects the city's rich historical legacy.

• The Alexandrian customs and traditions have significantly influenced modern culture in the region.

Compounds

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Alexandrian laurel

• Indian

9.9

A tree from southern India and Malaysia with glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers

A

Alexandrian senna

• Specialized

8.8

A shrub whose dried leaves people use as a laxative

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Etymology