Ionia (Noun)
Meaning
Region of western Asia Minor colonized by ancient Greeks.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- Ionia was a region of western Asia Minor colonized by ancient Greeks in the 11th century BC.
- The cities of Ionia, including Miletus and Ephesus, played a significant role in the development of ancient Greek culture.
- Ancient Ionia was home to several important philosophers, including Thales of Miletus and Anaximander.
- Ionia's unique cultural identity was shaped by its blend of Greek and Asian influences.
- The region of Ionia was conquered by the Persians in the 6th century BC, but continued to maintain its Greek heritage.