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Meaning of dionysia | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

/ˌdaɪəˈnaɪsiə/

Definitions

Any of the ancient festivals held in honour of the Olympian god Dionysus, and corresponding to the Roman Bacchanalia.
historical, plural, plural-only
The orgiastic Ancient Greek festivals seasonally held in honor of Dionysus, which evolved into Greek comedy and tragedy.

Examples

“The greater Dionysia were held at Athens in March or April, and were celebrated with elaborate performances of tragedies and comedies.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Dionysian Dionysius Dionysos Dionysus Diop dioperad