Anatolia

geographical name

An·​a·​to·​lia ˌa-nə-ˈtō-lē-ə How to pronounce Anatolia (audio)
-ˈtōl-yə
historical name for the western part of Asia Minor, specifically the peninsula bounded by the Black Sea to the north, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and the Aegean Sea to the west
often used of Asia Minor in its entirety

see also anatolian

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“Anatolia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Anatolia. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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