olynthus

/ɒlˈnɪθəs/

Definitions

1. noun

An ancient Greek city on the Chalcidic Peninsula in Macedonia, destroyed by Philip II of Macedon in 348 BCE.

“The historian visited the ruins of Olynthus, marveling at the well-preserved mosaics and buildings.”

Synonyms

  • Chalcidice
  • Macedonia

Antonyms

  • Athens
  • Sparta