English Explanatory Dictionary

Atropatian Media

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. Synonym of Atropatene

Pronunciation

/ˌætɹəˈpeɪʃən ˈmiːdiə/

Word forms

Atropatian Media

Etymology

Calque of Ancient Greek Ἀτροπάτιος Μηδία (Atropátios Mēdía). Atropatene was the smaller, northern portion of ancient Media following the latter’s partition by the Macedonians, the larger southern portion being known as Great Media.

Synonyms

Atropatene Media Media Atropatena, Media Atropatene Atropatene
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