massalia

[ma-sa-lee-uh]

massalia Definition

an ancient Greek colony that is now the city of Marseille in France.

Using massalia: Examples

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  • Example

    Massalia was founded by Greeks from Phocaea in 600 BC.

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    Massalia was an important trading center in the ancient world.

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Summary: massalia in Brief

'Massalia' [ma-sa-lee-uh] refers to an ancient Greek colony that is now the city of Marseille in France. Founded by Greeks from Phocaea in 600 BC, Massalia was an important trading center in the ancient world.