Athos (Noun)
Meaning
An autonomous area in northeastern Greece that is the site of several Greek Orthodox monasteries founded in the tenth century.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- Mount Athos is a UNESCO World Heritage site and an autonomous area in northeastern Greece.
- The monasteries of Athos are widely recognized for their historic and cultural significance in the Greek Orthodox world.
- Athos is home to over 20 working monasteries and numerous sketes and hermitages.
- Visitors to Athos must apply for a special permit in advance due to the region's autonomous status.
- Liturgical and cultural traditions at Athos date back over a thousand years.