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hellespont Definition and Meaning in English (hellespont definition)

noun
Synonyms:Dardanelles
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Hellespont definition: The ancient name for the Dardanelles, a narrow strait in northwestern Turkey connecting the Aegean Sea with the Sea of Marmara.

Definitions of Hellespont

  1. 1noun(formal)

    The ancient name for the Dardanelles, a narrow strait in northwestern Turkey connecting the Aegean Sea with the Sea of Marmara.

Example Sentences

historical

“Leander swam across the Hellespont to meet Hero.”

historical

“The Hellespont played a crucial role in ancient Greek mythology and history.”

Synonyms

Dardanelles

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Hellespont definition: The ancient name for the Dardanelles, a narrow strait in northwestern Turkey connecting the Aegean Sea with the Sea of Marmara.
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'Hellespont' translates to 'hellespont' in English. Hellespont definition: The ancient name for the Dardanelles, a narrow strait in northwestern Turkey connecting the Aegean Sea with the Sea of Marmara.
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