koinon

[kɔɪˈnɒn]

koinon Definition

a political term used in ancient Greece to refer to a federation of cities or tribes.

Using koinon: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "koinon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The Delian League was a koinon of Greek city-states.

  • Example

    The Achaean League was another example of a koinon.

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Summary: koinon in Brief

The term 'koinon' [kɔɪˈnɒn] is a political term used in ancient Greece to refer to a federation of cities or tribes. Examples of koinons include the Delian League and the Achaean League.