Minoan civilization
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- noun
- /məˈnoʊən ˌsɪvɪləˈzeɪʃən/
- Specialized
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civilización minoica
- The existence of this Minoan civilization is encouraging because it negates the age-old premise of natural inequality between the sexes and illuminates future possibilities.
Examples
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Tsonis writes about the ENSO, the drying of the Sahel, and the demise of the Minoan civilization.
Blog text (34) -
Interesting... let's see: there was the Holocene warming and the development of human agriculture... there was the Minoan Warm Period and the rise of the Minoan civilization... there was the Roman Warm Period and the rise of the Roman civilization... then there was the Medieval Warm Period and the rise of European cathedrals and the Crusades.
Blog text (19) -
The tidal wave that the eruption caused was 100 meters (328 feet) high and hit the north coast of Crete, causing the end of the Minoan civilization and destroying everything.
Academic text (2006) -
Although the labyrinth functions as the central site of a mythical event in the Minoan court, the legend of Theseus's stay on the island presents only one of the syllogistic alternatives for understanding the historic events that led to the destruction of the Minoan civilization.
Academic text (2000) -
But the Minoan civilization was wiped out in 1450 BC by the explosive eruption of a volcano on the island of Thera, about 120 km north of Crete.
Academic text (1990) -
The Minoan civilization, known for its intricate frescoes and advanced architecture, thrived on the island of Crete for centuries.
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Archaeologists uncovered many artifacts that reveal the daily life and artistic achievements of the Minoan civilization.
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The Minoan civilization left a lasting legacy in the form of advanced writing systems and beautiful pottery.
Synonyms
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A Bronze Age society on Crete known for rich art, big palaces, and sea trade
Ancient cultures on islands like Crete and the Greek coast before classical Greece
An ancient civilization on the islands and coasts of the Aegean Sea
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is transparently built from an adjective plus 'civilization' — it simply denotes the civilization associated with the Minoan people/culture. If a learner knows the meanings of 'Minoan' and 'civilization', the overall meaning is directly derivable and follows a common cross‑linguistic adjective + civilization pattern.
Etymology
Minoan civilization was named by an archaeologist who linked the large palaces on Crete to the old story of 'King Minos' and his 'labyrinth'. That's why the name makes you think of the island's palaces, colorful wall paintings and early writing, and today it means the advanced Bronze Age culture from Crete.