amphictyonic
[ am-fik-tee-on-ik ]
adjective
of or relating to an amphictyon or an amphictyony.
Origin of amphictyonic
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How to use amphictyonic in a sentence
He became the successful champion of the god, and received as his reward a place in the great amphictyonic Council.
Then, if you please, regard him as a senator, representing the sovereignty of Virginia in our more than amphictyonic Council.
Discourse of the Life and Character of the Hon. Littleton Waller Tazewell | Hugh Blair GrigsbyThe amphictyonic confederacy, of which she had been a member, left her in the full exercise of her government and her legislation.
The Federalist Papers | Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James MadisonMany of the Greek states rose at the call of the condemned amphictyonic Council.
Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) | Charles MorrisIt seems that this use of the name (generally employed of the deputies to the amphictyonic council) was peculiarly Dorian.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. I (of 2) | Polybius
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