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Meaning of "Locris" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LOCRIS

Locris  [ˈləʊkrɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LOCRIS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Locris is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LOCRIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Locris

Locris was a region of ancient Greece, the homeland of the Locrians, made up of three distinct districts.

Definition of Locris in the English dictionary

The definition of Locris in the dictionary is an ancient region of central Greece.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LOCRIS


actress
ˈæktrɪs
aris
ˈærɪs
crios
krɪs
doris
ˈdɒrɪs
empress
ˈɛmprɪs
epacris
eˈpækrɪs
fortress
ˈfɔːtrɪs
Harris
ˈhærɪs
Horace
ˈhɒrɪs
iris
ˈaɪrɪs
kris
krɪs
Lokris
ˈləʊkrɪs
mattress
ˈmætrɪs
Maurice
ˈmɒrɪs
mistress
ˈmɪstrɪs
Morris
ˈmɒrɪs
Osiris
əʊˈsaɪrɪs
Paris
ˈpærɪs
Polaris
pəˈlɑːrɪs
waitress
ˈweɪtrɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LOCRIS

Locrian

WORDS THAT END LIKE LOCRIS

bris
Capris
clitoris
debris
Eris
ex libris
ex-libris
fris
Gris
hubris
hybris
iberis
loris
orbicularis
orris
sui generis
Sybaris
Tigris
Treaty of Paris
Ventris

Synonyms and antonyms of Locris in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Locris» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LOCRIS

Find out the translation of Locris to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Locris from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Locris» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

Locris
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Locris
570 millions of speakers

English

Locris
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Locris
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

Locris
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Locris
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Locris
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Locris
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Locris
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Locris
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Locris
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

Locris
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

Locris
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Locris
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Locris
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Locris
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लॉरिस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Locris
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Locri
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Locris
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Locris
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Locris
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Λοκρίδας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Locris
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Locris
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Lokris
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Locris

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LOCRIS»

The term «Locris» is normally little used and occupies the 138.708 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LOCRIS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Locris» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Locris» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Locris

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LOCRIS»

Discover the use of Locris in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Locris and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Topography and History of Ancient Epicnemidian Locris
This book presents the results of a major project carried out by a team from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and the 14th Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities at Lamia offering a complete picture of what Epicnemidian Locris ...
José Pascual, Maria-Foteini Papakonstantinou, 2013
2
Ozolian Locris
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Claus Matthias Benedict, 2012
3
The Landmark Thucydides
Chronicles two decades of war between Athens and Sparta.
Thucydides, Robert B. Strassler, 2008
4
Studies in the History and Topography of Locris
Ancient Locris stretched from Thermopylae to Larymna and was home to the Locrians. In this ariticle Oldfather presents a survey of the sites and topography of this important region of Greece.
William Oldfather, 2009
5
The Itinerary of Greece, Containing 100 Routes in Attica, ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
William Gell, 2010
6
The Numismatic Chronicle
(1994), 588; AD 37 (1982), part Bl, p. 184. 43. Livanates, Locris, 1982 (grave n- 18) Burial. 1st quarter of the 3rd cent. bc 16 AE Locris Opuntii : 8 Chalcis: 3 Histiaea: 2 Phocis: 1 Corinth: 1 Euboea: 1 Disp. XIV Ephorate of Prehistoric and ...
‎1996
7
Handbook to life in ancient Greece
Two areas made up the territory of Locris (fig. 4.5), but these were separated by Doris and Phocis (probably as a result of invasions that divided Locris in two). The two areas played little part in history. One was Eastern Locris (Opuntian or ...
Lesley Adkins, Roy A. Adkins, 1998
8
Coin Hoards
131 Livanates, Locris (grave 11-11), 1982 CH 8.588 Burial: First quarter 3rd cent. BC Contents: 6 AE Locris Opuntii: 3 Cassander: 3 Disposition: XIV Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities Onasoglou 1994, p. 66. AD 37 (1982), part ...
‎2002
9
Ancient Greece: a handbook
Contrary to normal Greek practice, burials were allowed inside the settlement area, although few have been found. Locris Two areas made up the territory of Locris (fig. 4.5), but these were separated by Doris and Phocis (probably as a result ...
Lesley Adkins, Roy A. Adkins, 1998
10
Publicações culturais
Companhia de Diamantes de Angola! 2. Locris Ínarrosi Lallemand LALLEMAND, V., 1952, Publ. cult. Со. Diam. Angola, p. 13, f. 1, 2. 2 ex.: Dundo, VII-1953, indigènes (Ang. 10.808). 3. Locris Íiequaerti Lallemand LALLEMAND, V., 1910, Rev.
Companhia de Diamantes de Angola!, 1960

9 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LOCRIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Locris is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Prince George's crime report
Locris Ct., 7800 block, 5:47 a.m. June 16. From vehicle. Woodyard Rd., 7300 block, 1:01 p.m. June 21. MOTOR VEHICLE THEFTS. Marlboro ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
2
Dispatches from the AIA - March/April 2015
... (presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting) for “Central Greek and Kean Interconnections during the Middle Bronze Age: The Evidence from Mitrou, East Locris. «Archaeological Institute of America Latest News, Apr 15»
3
Untouched Mycenaean Tomb Found in Central Greece
... excavation in the area. It is a unique finding, the first of its kind that has ever been found in West Locris and one of the few in central Greece. «Greek Reporter, Feb 15»
4
Prince George's County crime report
Locris Dr., 7600 block, 5:42 p.m. Oct. 14. (Vacant residential.) Mckendree Rd., 16400 block, 9:14 a.m. Oct. 18. (Vacant residential.) Mcmillen Dr. «Washington Post, Oct 14»
5
Ancient Coins Returned to Greece, Ending US Ordeal
Those silver pieces were minted in ancient Thrace, Opuntian Locris, Euboea and Thebes; the coins bear images of Herakles, Demeter, the ... «New York Times, Aug 14»
6
Locally Bred Sires Dominate
However, Coronation's full sister, Ormara, bred a champion sire in the Brazilian based Locris. The grand performer Stymie is another champion ... «Sporting Post, Feb 14»
7
Prince George's County home sales
Locris Dr., 7505-Roland L. and Cheryl A. Holland to Omaru and Isata Conteh, $200,000. Lord Sterling Pl., 13616 No. 11-8-Dana Renee ... «Washington Post, Feb 14»
8
Finding joy in the hypocrisy of others
Mind you, the story is also told of Zaleucus of Locris and Diocles of Syracuse, so unless two of them were exceptionally forgetful, there might be ... «BBC News, Apr 13»
9
AIA Awards Presented at Annual Meeting
Having participated in excavations at the sites of Ayios Stephanos (Laconia), Corinth, Tsoungiza (Corinthia), Kommos (Crete), Mitrou (Locris), ... «Archaeological Institute of America Latest News, Jan 13»

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