English
Sophene
Sophene comes from Ancient Greek Σωφηνή.
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEΣωφηνήSōphēnḗ
- Latinc. 75 BCE–200 CESōphēnē
- EnglishtodaySophene
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEΣωφηνήSōphēnḗ
- Latinc. 75 BCE–200 CESōphēnē
- EnglishtodaySophene
Every English word from Ancient Greek Σωφηνή
Today it means
name Province of ancient Armenia and of the Roman Empire, located to the south-west of Greater Armenia. Independent kingdom from 3rd century B.C. until 90's B.C. Lies in modern-day southeastern Turkey.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Ancient Greek Σωφηνή / Sophene