Macedonia
22 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Macedonia, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A region and historical kingdom in southeastern Europe, also the name of a modern country (North Macedonia) and a region of Greece.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek Μακεδονία (Makedonía, “Macedonia”), from μακεδονία (makedonía, “highland”), from μακεδνός (makednós, “high, tall”). Doublet of macedoine.
Full origin of Macedonia →Frequently asked questions
What does “Macedonia” mean?
The word “Macedonia” means a region and historical kingdom in southeastern Europe, also the name of a modern country (North Macedonia) and a region of Greece.
How do you pronounce “Macedonia”?
“Macedonia” is pronounced mas-uh-DOH-nih-uh (/ˌmæs.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Macedonia” in a sentence?
Here is “Macedonia” used in a sentence: “Alexander the Great was born in ancient Macedonia.”
What is another word for “Macedonia”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Macedonia” include Greater Macedonia, Vardaska, Macedon, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, FYROM and Macedonia-Skopje.
What part of speech is “Macedonia”?
“Macedonia” is a name.
Is “Macedonia” a common word?
“Macedonia” is an uncommon word in modern English.