scythia

/ˈsɪθiə/

Definitions

1. proper noun

An ancient region in Eurasia inhabited by the Scythians, a nomadic people.

“The Scythians of Scythia were known for their skill in archery.”

2. noun

A region in ancient times, in what is now Ukraine and southern Russia.

“Archaeologists have found evidence of a Scythian settlement in the region.”

3. noun

A place of origin or a territory.

“The Scythia of the ancient Greeks was a mythological place.”

Synonyms

  • Eurasia
  • Mongolia

Antonyms

  • Sedentary region
  • Settled territory