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Argive

Argive

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Relating to the ancient Greek city of Argos or its people
  • adjective
  • /ˈɑrˌɡaɪv/
  • Archaic
: argivo
  • She studied Argive pottery as part of her research into Greek art.

Examples

  • The Argive army marched bravely against Troy in the ancient epic.

  • Legends tell of the Argive heroes' exploits in battles and quests.

  • The Argive warriors fought bravely in the ancient battles.

  • Many Argive legends involve heroic figures and gods.

  • Greek scholars often debate the influence of Argive culture on later civilizations.

  • The Argive theater was known for its stunning architecture and rich history.

  • Artifacts from the Argive period provide insights into the daily lives of its citizens.

Synonyms

Aegean
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Relating to the ancient Bronze Age cultures that lived around the sea between Greece and Turkey

refers specifically to people or things from a single ancient city

Surface Forms

Argive positive

Morphology

Argive = Argos (transparent) = Argos + ive

The adjective is transparently formed from the place name 'Argos' with the adjectival suffix '-ive'.

Etymology

Argive comes from the Greek city Argos and is used to describe things 'of or from Argos', like pottery, people, or armies connected to that place.