Magna Graecia

geographical name

Mag·​na Grae·​cia ˌmag-nə-ˈgrē-shə How to pronounce Magna Graecia (audio)
the ancient Greek colonies in the southern Italian Peninsula including Tarentum, Sybaris, Crotona, Heraclea, and Neapolis

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“Magna Graecia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Magna%20Graecia. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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