Pontus
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Name — An ancient region on the southern coast of the Black Sea, also a masculine given name in Scandinavia.
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Etymology
From Greek Πόντος (Póntos, "sea"), also the name of the Black Sea in antiquity.
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What does “Pontus” mean?
The word “Pontus” means an ancient region on the southern coast of the Black Sea, also a masculine given name in Scandinavia.
How do you pronounce “Pontus”?
“Pontus” is pronounced PON-tuhs (/ˈpɑːntəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Pontus” in a sentence?
Here is “Pontus” used in a sentence: “Pontus was an important kingdom in Hellenistic Anatolia.”
What part of speech is “Pontus”?
“Pontus” is a name.
Where does the word “Pontus” come from?
The word “Pontus” comes from Greek. From Greek Πόντος (Póntos, "sea"), also the name of the Black Sea in antiquity.