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An⋅a⋅to⋅li⋅a

  [an-uh-toh-lee-uh]
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–noun
a vast plateau between the Black and the Mediterranean seas: in ancient usage, synonymous with the peninsula of Asia Minor; in modern usage, applied to Turkey in Asia.
Compare Asia Minor.
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An·a·to·li·a   (ān'ə-tō'lē-ə, -tōl'yə)   
The Asian part of Turkey. It is usually considered synonymous with Asia Minor.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Word Origin & History

Anatolia 
ancient name of Asia Minor, from M.L. Anatolia, from Gk. anatole "the east," originally "sunrise" (which happens in the east), lit. "a rising above (the horizon)," from anatellein "to rise," from ana "up" + tellein "to accomplish, perform."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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