Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki (name) means a major city in northern Greece, named after Thessalonike, half-sister of Alexander the Great. Example: “They toured the Byzantine churches of Thessaloniki.”
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Etymology
From Greek Θεσσαλονίκη (Thessaloníki), from Ancient Greek Θεσσαλονίκη (Thessaloníkē), named for Thessalonike daughter of Philip II, half-sister of Alexander the Great, and wife of Cassander of Macedonia, from Θεσσᾰλός (Thessălós, “Thessalian”) + νῑ́κη (nī́kē, “victory”), possibly named for her birth on the anniversary of the Battle of Crocus Field.
Rhymes for Thessaloniki
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What does “Thessaloniki” mean?
The word “Thessaloniki” means a major city in northern Greece, named after Thessalonike, half-sister of Alexander the Great.
How do you pronounce “Thessaloniki”?
“Thessaloniki” is pronounced theh-suh-luh-NEE-kee (/ˌθɛsələˈniːki/ in IPA).
How do you use “Thessaloniki” in a sentence?
Here is “Thessaloniki” used in a sentence: “They toured the Byzantine churches of Thessaloniki.”
What part of speech is “Thessaloniki”?
“Thessaloniki” is a name.
Is “Thessaloniki” a common word?
“Thessaloniki” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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