anabasis

Meanings

• noun

  A military campaign described in ancient Greek literature, led by Xenophon and his mercenaries, starting from the Black Sea and ending in Greece.

  - "The Anabasis of Xenophon is a fascinating account of military strategy and leadership."
  - "The Anabasis describes the long and arduous journey of Xenophon and his soldiers from the Black Sea to Greece."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈnæbəsɪs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=90571268"

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Antonyms

catabasis , katabasis

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Variants

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anabases , anabasis

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Etymology

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Anabasis comes from the Greek word 'anabasis', meaning 'ascent' or 'journey up'.

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Trivia

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1. The Anabasis was originally written in ancient Greek, but has been translated into many other languages over the centuries.

2. The Anabasis is considered a classic work of ancient Greek literature, and is still studied in universities around the world.

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1. Xenophon: An ancient Greek historian, soldier, and philosopher, who led the Anabasis and wrote about it in the text.

2. Mercenaries: Soldiers hired for pay to serve in a foreign army, as in the case of Xenophon and his soldiers in the Anabasis.

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Culture

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Anabasis is a well-known historical text in Western literature, and has been the subject of numerous adaptations and interpretations in various forms of art, music, and literature.

How to Memorize "anabasis"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine Xenophon and his soldiers embarking on their journey from the Black Sea, facing various challenges and hardships along the way, and eventually returning to Greece.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'anabasis' with the idea of a long and arduous journey, and remember that it comes from the Greek word meaning 'ascent'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'AScent UP': Anabasis is a long journey 'AS'cending 'UP' from the Black Sea to Greece.

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