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Makedonija

Makedonija

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An ancient kingdom in southeast Europe ruled by Philip II and Alexander the Great
  • proper noun
translation icon : Macedonia
  • Texts from antiquity frequently mention the rulers of Makedonija and their campaigns.

Examples

  • I love Makedonija!

  • The rise of Makedonija under Philip II changed the course of ancient history.

  • Archaeologists have uncovered many relics from Makedonija in the modern region of northern Greece.

  • Where is Makedonija?

  • The ancient kingdom of Makedonija was known for its powerful army.

  • In Makedonija, the legacy of Alexander the Great still influences the culture today.

  • Many archaeological sites in Makedonija attract historians and tourists alike.

Synonyms

Macedonia
vsMakedonija
8 6.6

An ancient kingdom in the southeast of the Balkans ruled by Alexander the Great

is the same meaning but uses a different local spelling
Macedon
vsMakedonija
2 9.0

An ancient kingdom in the Balkans ruled by Philip II and Alexander the Great

emphasizes division into specific regions rather than collective inclusion

Surface Forms

Makedonija main

Etymology

Makedonija is the same name as English Macedonia and comes from the old Greek name Makedonía, which is based on a root like makros meaning 'long' or 'tall'. So it originally meant 'land of the tall people' or 'high land', which is why the name refers to that ancient kingdom and region.