Definitions

1. proper noun

In Greek mythology, Pontus was a sea god and the personification of the sea. It was also a region in ancient Greece.

“In Greek mythology, Pontus was often depicted as a powerful sea god.”

2. noun

A region in ancient Greece, located north of Thrace and west of the Black Sea.

“The region of Pontus was known for its rich mineral deposits and fertile soil.”

3. adjective

Relating to the region of Pontus or its people.

“The Pontic Greeks were a group of Greeks who originated from the region of Pontus.”