Ἑρμόπολις

Ancient Greek

proper noun
Definitions
  • Hermopolis; El Ashmunein, Egypt

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek Ἑρμῆς (Hermes, the hellenic god of trade and commerce) + Ancient Greek πόλις (city, city state, city-state, fortified town).

Origin

Ancient Greek

πόλις

Gloss

city, city state, city-state, fortified town

Concept
Semantic Field

Modern world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

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