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Kikladhes

Kikladhes

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A group of islands in the Aegean Sea known for white houses and blue-domed churches
  • proper noun
translation icon : Cícladas
  • The architecture of the Kikladhes is famous for its blue-domed churches and narrow streets.

Examples

  • Tourists often visit the Kikladhes for their beautiful beaches and white-washed villages.

  • Sailing between the islands of the Kikladhes offers breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea.

  • The Kikladhes are famous for their beautiful beaches.

  • Have you ever visited the Kikladhes?

  • Sailing between the islands of the Kikladhes offers breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea.

  • The architecture of the Kikladhes is famous for its blue-domed churches and narrow streets.

  • Tourists often visit the Kikladhes for their beautiful beaches and white-washed villages.

Synonyms

Cyclades
vsKikladhes
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A group of more than 200 islands in the southern Aegean Sea southeast of Greece

emphasizes unique island architecture and history rather than scenic views

Surface Forms

Kikladhes main

Etymology

Kikladhes comes from the Greek root kykl- and the word κύκλος, which mean 'circle' and are the same idea you find in the English word cycle. The islands were named this because they form a ring around the island of Delos, so the name helps you remember 'a circle of islands'.