Meaning & use
Achaia
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Meanings
proper nounproper
An ancient region of southern Greece on the northern coast of the Peloponnese, later a Roman province.
Grammar: Used as a name, so it usually takes no article: in Achaia, not in the Achaia.
Patterns
- in Achaia
- the province of Achaia
The Roman province of Achaia included Athens and much of southern Greece.
Paul traveled through Achaia during his second missionary journey.
Corinth was the leading city of ancient Achaia.
proper nounproper
A modern regional unit of Greece in the northwestern Peloponnese, also spelled Achaea.
Grammar: In modern contexts it names an administrative area and is often written Achaea.
Patterns
- the regional unit of Achaia
- Achaia, Greece
Patras is the largest city in the modern regional unit of Achaia.
The earthquake was felt across Achaia and neighboring areas.
Common combinations
- the province of Achaia
- The province of Achaia was governed by a Roman proconsul.
- in ancient Achaia
- Several philosophical schools flourished in ancient Achaia.
- the region of Achaia
- The region of Achaia is known for its mountains and coastline.
Synonyms and how they differ
- Achaea
- A different spelling of the same place, more common in modern geographical writing.
Commonly confused: Achaia or Achaea?
Achaia vs Achaea
This is not a different place; it is simply the other common English spelling of Achaia.
Practice
Which sentence uses the place name correctly?
Choose one answer.
Proper place names normally take no article, so 'the history of Achaia' is correct. 'The Achaia' wrongly adds an article, and the other options are not grammatical here.
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