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Stagira

Stagira

9.9
An ancient town in northern Greece that is the birthplace of the philosopher Aristotle
  • proper noun
: Estagira
  • Aristotle was born in Stagira.

Examples

  • Aristotle spent his early years in Stagira before moving to Athens.

  • Many tourists visit Stagira to see the birthplace of Aristotle.

  • The ruins of Stagira offer a glimpse into ancient Greek civilization.

  • Many tourists visit Stagira each year.

  • Many tourists visit Stagira to see the birthplace of Aristotle.

  • Aristotle spent his early years in Stagira before moving to Athens.

  • The ruins of Stagira offer a glimpse into ancient Greek civilization.

Synonyms

Stagirus
vsStagira
9.9

An ancient town in northern Greece where Aristotle was born

is more specific, locating the town in northeastern Greece rather than broadly northern

Surface Forms

Stagira main

Etymology

Stagira is an ancient town in northeastern Greece. A helpful way to remember the name is to think of it as 'Aristotle's town', because the philosopher Aristotle was born there and people still visit its ruins.