Corinth
What is another word for Corinth? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Name — An ancient and modern port city in Greece, historically famous for its wealth and trade.
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Etymology
From Latin "Corinthus," from Greek "Korinthos." The small dried-grape sense is a doublet of "currant."
Full origin of Corinth →Frequently asked questions
What does “Corinth” mean?
The word “Corinth” means an ancient and modern port city in Greece, historically famous for its wealth and trade. In plain terms, usually refers to the historic Greek city; occasionally an old word for a dried currant.
How do you pronounce “Corinth”?
“Corinth” is pronounced KO-rihnth (/ˈkɒɹɪnθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Corinth” in a sentence?
Here is “Corinth” used in a sentence: “The apostle Paul wrote letters to the early Christians of Corinth.”
What part of speech is “Corinth”?
Depending on how it is used, “Corinth” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Corinth” come from?
The word “Corinth” comes from Latin. From Latin "Corinthus," from Greek "Korinthos." The small dried-grape sense is a doublet of "currant.".
How many meanings does “Corinth” have?
“Corinth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an ancient and modern port city in Greece, historically famous for its wealth and trade.
