fenicio
Phoenician
adjective feh-NEE-syoh Rare
Origin: From Latin Phoenicius, from Greek Phoinikios, referring to the ancient civilization of Phoenicia (modern Lebanon/Syria coast).
Usage Note
Fenicio refers to the ancient Semitic people and civilization of Phoenicia, famous for spreading the alphabet across the Mediterranean. It functions as both adjective (el alfabeto fenicio) and noun (los fenicios). Phoenician colonies in Spain, such as Gadir (modern Cádiz), make this word relevant to Iberian history.
Examples
"El alfabeto fenicio influyó en el griego."
Natural Translation
The Phoenician alphabet influenced Greek.
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