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athos

/ˈæθ.ɒs/

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noun

/ˈæθ.ɒs/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее автономную область на северо-востоке Греции, известную своими многочисленными греческими православными монастырями, основанными в десятом веке.

A proper noun referring to an autonomous area in northeastern Greece, known for its several Greek Orthodox monasteries founded in the tenth century.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Autonomous monastic region in GreeceC1formal

    A mountainous peninsula in northeastern Greece, an autonomous area known for its ancient Eastern Orthodox monasteries, established in the 10th century.

    ruАвтономная монашеская область в Греции

    • Mount Athos is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    • Only male visitors are allowed to enter the Athos peninsula.
    • The monasteries of Athos preserve invaluable Byzantine art and manuscripts.
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