Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phoenicia
Noun
/fəˈnɪʃə/
Definition
An ancient civilization located in the eastern Mediterranean, primarily in what is now Lebanon, and parts of Syria and Israel.
Examples
- Phoenicia was renowned for its purple dye, made from the murex shellfish.
- The Phoenicians established trade routes across the Mediterranean.
- Carthage, one of the most famous cities, was a Phoenician colony.
Meaning
Phoenicia was known for its maritime trade and the development of the Phoenician alphabet, which greatly influenced later writing systems.
Synonyms
- Canaan
- Sidon
- Tyre
