Vocabulary Entry

phoenician

|noun • adjective

noun

A member of an ancient civilization that was located in the region of modern Lebanon, known for its trade, maritime commerce, and the development of the alphabet.

Example Sentences

"The Phoenician traders sailed across the Mediterranean to establish trade routes."

"Many of the ancient signs found in the region were written in the Phoenician script."

"The Phoenician city of Tyre was known for its purple dye production."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The Phoenician artifacts displayed in the museum shed light on their rich history."

"We studied the Phoenician influence on modern alphabets."

"Her research focused on Phoenician trade practices in the ancient world."