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Lucania

Lucania

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An ancient region in southern Italy that is now part of Basilicata
  • proper noun
: Lucania
  • The ancient ruins of the city are located in the region known as Lucania, which boasts a rich history.

Examples

  • Spartacus and his men instead marched S back to Lucania to face crisis.

  • Traveling through Lucania, you can see the stunning landscapes that were cherished by ancient civilizations.

  • Historically significant battles were fought in Lucania, shaping the future of southern Italy.

Synonyms

Basilicata
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A region in southern Italy at the lower end of the country

is the ancient region covering roughly the same area rather than the modern one

Surface Forms

Lucania main

Etymology

Lucania comes from the name of the ancient people, the Lucani, who lived in that part of southern Italy long ago. So Lucania simply means 'land of the Lucani' and is the old name for the area we now call Basilicata.