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epirus

/ɪˈpaɪ.rəs/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ɪˈpaɪ.rəs/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to an ancient region on the Ionian Sea, which flourished as a kingdom in the 3rd century BC, located in what is now northwestern Greece and southern Albania.

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, обозначающее древнюю область на Ионическом море, которая процветала как царство в III веке до н.э., расположенную на территории современной северо-западной Греции и южной Албании.
  1. Ancient region C1 formal

    An ancient region on the Ionian Sea, known for its kingdom that thrived in the 3rd century BC, located in what is now northwestern Greece and southern Albania.

    • Epirus was a powerful kingdom in the Hellenistic period.
    • The ancient region of Epirus was known for its rugged terrain and strong military.
    • Pyrrhus, the famous king of Epirus, fought against the Romans.

    🇷🇺Эпир