Thessalonica
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- proper noun
- /θɛsəloʊˈnaɪkə/
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Tesalónica
- "These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so."
Examples
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Thessalonica, known for its rich history, is the second largest city in Thessalonica.
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Their ministry in Thessalonica was not much different.
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Gregory Palamus of Thessalonica, 1354:
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When Paul came to Thessalonica as a missionary, he came preaching a Christ who triumphed over death.
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Evidence for these associations and inscriptions related to them abounds throughout Macedonia, including the ancient city of Thessalonica.
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Now what's going on here is at least that Paul is saying, You people in Thessalonica, you received persecution just like the followers of Jesus did in Judea.
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This is why Paul writes of the Christian community of the port city of Thessalonica—a Roman capital that prospered under the capitalistic system that existed:
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Paul informs Timothy, "For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica" (2 Timothy 4:10).
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Many ancient ruins can be found in Thessalonica, showcasing its cultural heritage.
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Thessalonica is situated on an inlet of the Aegean Sea, making it a historic port city.
Synonyms
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A major port city in northern Greece by the Aegean Sea
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A large city and port on the Aegean Sea in northern Greece called Thessaloniki
An old English name for Thessaloniki, the second largest city in northern Greece
Surface Forms
Etymology
Thessalonica comes from the Greek name Thessalonike, which combines Thessalo- meaning 'from Thessaly' and -nike meaning 'victory'. So you can remember the city's name as 'Thessalian victory', a proud name given to an old Greek port.