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Illyria

Illyria

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An ancient region on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea in southeastern Europe
  • proper noun
: Iliria
  • Nobody at Illyria has even met Sebastian.

Meanwhile, Octavian had still been in Illyria debating his best course of action.

Examples

  • Today is the day that Cornwall beats Illyria.

    She's the Man (2006)

  • Then we open against Illyria.

    She's the Man (2006)

  • The expedition had left Illyria on March 1 of that year, and Karik had returned alone in early November.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • Now the structures exist as an integral part of the landscape, as familiar to the children of Illyria as the Mississippi itself.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • Meanwhile, Octavian had still been in Illyria debating his best course of action.

    Kings and Generals

  • With the arrival of Napoleon's troops, Dalmatia became the French province of Illyria.

    Academic text (1993)

  • You're in Illyria.

    She's the Man (2006)

  • Illyria versus Cornwall.

    She's the Man (2006)

  • Other skirmishers from Thrace and Illyria were armed with javelins, slings and bows.

  • Illyria was known for its fierce warriors and rich culture in ancient times.

Surface Forms

Illyria main

Etymology

Illyria comes from the name of the ancient people called the Illyrians; it simply meant the 'land of the Illyrians' on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea, so Illyria is the old region where those people lived.