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Greek
Etymology
From the Ancient Greek Λᾰ́κων (Lákōn, “Laconian”), of uncertain origin + -ία (-ía).[1] The Ancient Greek term for Λακωνία (Lakonía) is ἡ (hē) "Λακωνική (Lakōnikḗ), sc. γῆ (gê)" (the land of the Lacons) or "Λακεδαίμων (Lakedaímōn) γῆ f (gê)". Also see the Latin Laconia.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /lakoˈnia/
- Hyphenation: Λα‧κω‧νία
Proper noun
Λακωνία • (Lakonía) f
- Laconia, regional unit in Greece, the ancient Lacedaemon
Declension
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genitive
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accusative
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vocative
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See also
- Σπάρτη f (Spárti, “Sparta, capital of Laconia”)
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