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fenicio

Phoenician

adjective feh-NEE-syoh Rare

Origin: From Latin Phoenicius, from Greek Phoinikios, referring to the ancient civilization of Phoenicia (modern Lebanon/Syria coast).

Usage Note

Fenicio refers to the ancient Semitic people and civilization of Phoenicia, famous for spreading the alphabet across the Mediterranean. It functions as both adjective (el alfabeto fenicio) and noun (los fenicios). Phoenician colonies in Spain, such as Gadir (modern Cádiz), make this word relevant to Iberian history.

Examples

"El alfabeto fenicio influyó en el griego."

Natural Translation

The Phoenician alphabet influenced Greek.

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