Martyropolis

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Martyropolis, from Ancient Greek Μαρτυρόπολις (Marturópolis), from μᾰ́ρτῠς (mắrtŭs, “martyr”) +‎ πόλῐς (pólĭs, “city”).

Proper noun

Martyropolis

  1. (historical) A city on the Nymphius river in Sophanene, ancient Armenia, near the border with Arzanene, corresponding to modern Silvan, Turkey.

Synonyms

  • Martyropole
  • Mayyafariqin, Mayafariqin, Miyafariqin

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