perioecians (Meaning)
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perioecians (n. pl.)
Those who live on the same parallel of latitude but on opposite meridians, so that it is noon in one place when it is midnight in the other. Compare Antoeci.
Synonyms & Antonyms of perioecians
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perioecians Sentence Examples
- The perioecians were a class of free but non-citizen residents in ancient Sparta.
- Perioecians were typically skilled craftsmen and merchants.
- They lived in villages and towns outside the walls of Sparta.
- Perioecians were not allowed to own land or hold political office.
- They had to pay taxes to the Spartan state.
- Perioecians were required to serve in the Spartan army.
- They fought alongside the Spartan hoplites and played a crucial role in Sparta's military victories.
- The perioecians were an important part of the Spartan economy.
- They provided the goods and services that the Spartans needed.
- The relationship between the Spartans and the perioecians was complex and often fraught with tension.
FAQs About the word perioecians
Those who live on the same parallel of latitude but on opposite meridians, so that it is noon in one place when it is midnight in the other. Compare Antoeci.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The perioecians were a class of free but non-citizen residents in ancient Sparta.
Perioecians were typically skilled craftsmen and merchants.
They lived in villages and towns outside the walls of Sparta.
Perioecians were not allowed to own land or hold political office.
