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Pontus

PON-tuhs

Pontus (name) means an ancient region on the southern coast of the Black Sea, also a masculine given name in Scandinavia. Example: “Pontus was an important kingdom in Hellenistic Anatolia.”

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An ancient region on the southern coast of the Black Sea, also a masculine given name in Scandinavia.
"Pontus was an important kingdom in Hellenistic Anatolia."
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Etymology

From Greek Πόντος (Póntos, "sea"), also the name of the Black Sea in antiquity.

Origin: Greek

Frequently asked questions

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.

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