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单词 pentapolis
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Definition of pentapolis in English:

pentapolis

noun pɛnˈtapəlɪs
  • A league or group of five cities or towns; (frequently with capital initial) any of several historical groups or federations of five cities, often including the regions and provinces around them.

Origin

Old English; earliest use found in Old English Martyrology. From post-classical Latin pentapolis a league or group of five cities or towns (Vulgate, Wisdom 10:6) from ancient Greek πεντάπολις from πεντα- + πόλις.

 
 

Definition of pentapolis in US English:

pentapolis

nounpɛnˈtapəlɪs
  • A league or group of five cities or towns; (frequently with capital initial) any of several historical groups or federations of five cities, often including the regions and provinces around them.

Origin

Old English; earliest use found in Old English Martyrology. From post-classical Latin pentapolis a league or group of five cities or towns (Vulgate, Wisdom 10:6) from ancient Greek πεντάπολις from πεντα- + πόλις.

 
 
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