What does "etruria" mean?

An ancient country in Italian Peninsula, located between the Arno and Tiber rivers, corresponding to modern day Tuscany in Western Italy; the home of Etruscans.

How do you pronounce "etruria"?

Pronounced //ɪˈtɹʊə.ɹɪ.ə//.

Etruria

Q: What is a synonym for "etruria"?

Common synonyms include: ancient geography, ancient land, classical region, district, historic region, local area.

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Definitions

Proper Noun

1
An ancient country in Italian Peninsula, located between the Arno and Tiber rivers, corresponding to modern day Tuscany in Western Italy; the home of Etruscans. historical
2
A former kingdom in Northern Italy, lasted between 1801 and 1807. historical
3
A suburb of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England (OS grid ref SJ8646).

Synonyms

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ancient geography ancient land classical region district historic region local area

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin Etrūria.

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