Minoan culture
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- noun
- Specialized
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cultura minoica
- The Minoan culture is famous for its intricate pottery.
Examples
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Archaeologists have uncovered many artifacts from the Minoan culture during excavations on Crete.
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Archaeologists have uncovered remarkable artifacts that provide insight into Minoan culture, a civilization known for its intricate frescoes and advanced architecture.
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Many scholars believe that the Minoan culture played a key role in the development of later Greek civilizations.
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The artwork and palaces of the Minoan culture reveal a sophisticated society with rich traditions.
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Many artifacts from Minoan culture have been discovered.
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The study of Minoan culture reveals important details about trade networks in the Bronze Age across the Mediterranean.
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Many historians believe that the unique features of Minoan culture had a significant influence on later Greek civilizations.
Synonyms
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An ancient culture on the island of Crete from about 3000 to 1100 BC known for advanced art and buildings
Surface Forms
Morphology
This is a straightforward adjectival noun phrase: 'Minoan' specifies the civilization and 'culture' denotes shared customs and practices. A B1 learner who knows both constituent meanings will readily infer it means the culture of the Minoan civilization, so the construction is compositional and transparent (though it refers to specific historical knowledge).
Etymology
Minoan culture gets its name from a story about King Minos of Crete, because early archaeologists found large palaces on the island tied to that name. So today Minoan culture refers to the ancient Bronze Age people of Crete and their art and buildings.