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Philippopolis

Philippopolis

9.9
An ancient city in southern Bulgaria now called Plovdiv
  • proper noun
: Filipópolis
  • The ancient city of Philippopolis was a significant trading center in the region.

Examples

  • Today, Philippopolis is better known as the modern city of Plovdiv.

  • Archaeologists have uncovered impressive Roman ruins in Philippopolis.

  • The ancient city of Philippopolis was a major trade hub.

  • Today, Philippopolis is known as Plovdiv.

  • The ancient city of Philippopolis played a crucial role in the trade routes of the Roman Empire.

  • Many tourists visit the archaeological site in Philippopolis to see its well-preserved amphitheater.

  • In history, Philippopolis was regarded as a vibrant commercial center in southeastern Europe.

Synonyms

Plovdiv
vsPhilippopolis
1 8.3

A city in southern Bulgaria known for its old buildings and festivals

is the older historical name for the same city

Surface Forms

Philippopolis main

Morphology

Philippopolis = Philip + polis (semi-transparent) = Philip + polis

The components literally give 'city of Philip', but the combining form '-polis' ('city') is not a common productive morpheme for B1 learners, so the full meaning may not be immediately obvious.

Etymology

Philippopolis comes from the name Philip and the Greek ending -polis, which means 'city', as in metropolis. So Philippopolis literally means 'Philip's city', which explains why the ancient city is now the modern city of Plovdiv.