amphictyony
/æmˈfɪktəˌoʊni/
noun
- A league or association of neighboring ancient Greek states or tribes formed to protect a common religious center or to cooperate in other matters.
- The Delphic amphictyony was one of the most famous religious leagues in ancient Greece.
- Historians study the amphictyony to understand how Greek city-states cooperated.
- Member states of the amphictyony agreed to protect the temple and its treasures.
- Any similar alliance or confederation of groups for mutual benefit or common purpose.
- The modern trade bloc functioned like an amphictyony, with shared economic goals.
- Environmental groups formed an amphictyony to protect the region's forests.
- The alliance of universities acted as an amphictyony, pooling resources for research.