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αμαζόνα
amazon /a.maˈzo.na/
noun#18947 most common
Also: female warrior
Example sentences
Η αμαζόνα είναι δυνατή.
The amazon is strong.
Βλέπω μια αμαζόνα στην ταινία.
I see an amazon in the movie.
Η αμαζόνα πολεμάει με θάρρος.
The amazon fights with courage.
Οι αμαζόνες είναι γνωστές για την ικανότητά τους στη μάχη.
The amazons are known for their fighting skills.
Η ιστορία της αμαζόνας είναι γεμάτη περιπέτειες.
The story of the amazon is full of adventures.
Στην αρχαία Ελλάδα, οι αμαζόνες θεωρούνταν θρυλικές πολεμίστριες.
In ancient Greece, the amazons were considered legendary warriors.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | αμαζόνα | αμαζόνες |
| Genitive | αμαζόνας | αμαζόνων |
| Accusative | αμαζόνα | αμαζόνες |
| Vocative | αμαζόνα | αμαζόνες |
Word family
αμαζόνεςamazons
αμαζονίδαamazon woman
αμαζονικόςamazonian
αμαζονίαamazon (region)
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'αμαζόνα' refers to the legendary warrior women of the Amazon region, derived from the ancient Greek term 'Ἀμαζών' (Amazōn). This term is believed to have roots in the Proto-Indo-European language, reflecting the cultural significance of these figures in mythology.
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