ΠΕΡΙἈΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΕΙΑΝ, περιἀλεξανδρειαν
PERIALEXANDREIAN, perialexandreian
Sounds Like: peh-ree-ah-lek-SAN-dree-ahn
Translations: around Alexandria, the region around Alexandria
From the root: ΠΕΡΙΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΕΙΑ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: This is a compound proper noun referring to the area or region surrounding the city of Alexandria. It is formed from the preposition 'περί' (peri), meaning 'around' or 'concerning', and 'Ἀλεξάνδρεια' (Alexandreia), the name of the famous city in Egypt. It is used to denote the vicinity or environs of Alexandria.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Seven — 4:13
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