Heptanesian

/ˌhɛptəˈneɪʒən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to seven islands or seven regions, particularly as a geographical descriptor.

Etymology

From Greek 'hepta' (seven) + 'nesian' (related to islands, from Greek 'nesis'). A geographical term used to describe archipelagos or multi-island regions.

Kelly Says

The Ionian Islands off Greece are sometimes called the Heptanesian region because they historically included seven major islands—geography and language connect through these numerical place descriptions.

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