amphidromia

/æmˌfɪˈdrɒmɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A ritual or ceremony in ancient Greece, typically held to celebrate a wedding, or a marriage ceremony with a sea route.

“The archaeologists studied the amphidromia of the ancient city, which was a unique blend of land and sea rituals.”

Synonyms

  • nuptial rite
  • wedding ceremony

Antonyms

  • divorce
  • funeral rites