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lucania

/luːˈkeɪ.ni.ə/

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noun

/luːˈkeɪ.ni.ə/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к исторической области на юге Италии, соответствующей подъёму итальянского полуострова.

A proper noun referring to a historical region in southern Italy, corresponding to the instep of the Italian peninsula.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Historical region of southern ItalyC1formal

    An ancient region in southern Italy, corresponding roughly to the modern-day Basilicata region, forming the instep of the Italian peninsula.

    ruЛукания

    • Lucania was known in antiquity for its rugged terrain and pastoral economy.
    • The ancient Greeks established colonies along the coast of Lucania.
    • Lucania later became part of the Roman Republic after the Samnite Wars.

    Synonymsbasilicata