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Stagirus

Stagirus

9.9
An ancient town in northern Greece where Aristotle was born
  • proper noun
: Estagira
  • Aristotle was born in Stagirus in 384 BCE.

Examples

  • The ancient town of Stagirus was once a thriving center of philosophy.

  • Did you know that Stagirus is the birthplace of Aristotle?

  • Aristotle was born in Stagirus in 384 BCE.

  • Many scholars visit Stagirus to learn more about Aristotle's early life.

  • The ruins of Stagirus can be found in modern-day northern Greece.

  • Many scholars visit Stagirus to learn more about Aristotle's early life.

  • The ruins of Stagirus can be found in modern-day northern Greece.

Synonyms

Stagira
vsStagirus
9.9

An ancient town in northern Greece that is the birthplace of the philosopher Aristotle

locates the town more generally in northern Greece rather than in the northeast

Surface Forms

Stagirus main

Etymology

Stagirus comes from the old Greek town name Stagira, a town on the coast in northern Greece. It is famous as the 'birthplace' of Aristotle, so the name brings to mind that ancient place and his life.