Illyria
Speech parts
1. Illyria - Noun
2. Illyria - Proper noun
Meaning
an uncertain region on the east shore of the Adriatic where an ancient Indo-European people once lived
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Examples
After his military victory in Illyria, Pollio felt he had enough fame and fortune to create what Julius Caesar had sought for a long time: a public library to increase the prestige of Rome and rival the one in Alexandria.
Ancient Macedonia (500 to 146 BCE) Expansion of Macedon into a kingdom In classical times, the region of Macedonia comprised parts of what at the time was known as Macedonia, Illyria and Thrace.
Gratian sent generals to clear the dioceses of Illyria ( Pannonia and Dalmatia ) of Goths, and Theodosius was able finally to enter Constantinople on 24 November 380, after two seasons in the field.
He also maintained the rights of the Pope over Illyria and the position of the archbishop of Thessalonica as head of the local Illyrian church.
From 1816 to 1849 Carniola was part of the Austrian Kingdom of Illyria with capital in Ljubljana.
Before he could act, however, the revolt in Illyria intervened.