thasos: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very lowGeographical/Historical
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What does “thasos” mean?
An island in the Aegean Sea, and a regional unit of Greece.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
An island in the Aegean Sea, and a regional unit of Greece.
A reference to the geographical entity, its history, or the Thasian marble historically quarried there.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
None; usage is identical as a geographical reference.
Connotations
None beyond standard geographical or historical associations.
Frequency
Equally rare in both varieties, encountered mainly in historical, travel, or archaeological contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “thasos” in a Sentence
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Collocations
Examples
Examples of “thasos” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- Thasian artefacts are on display.
- The Thasian coast is rugged.
American English
- Thasian marble is renowned.
- Thasian history is fascinating.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare, except in tourism or marble trade.
Academic
Used in historical, archaeological, or geographical texts.
Everyday
Used in travel and holiday planning contexts.
Technical
Used in geology (for marble) or cartography.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “thasos”
Weak
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “thasos”
- Mispronouncing the initial 'th' as /t/ or /s/; misspelling as 'Thassos'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a low-frequency proper noun, primarily used in geographical, historical, or travel contexts.
In British English, it's pronounced /ˈθeɪ.sɒs/ (THAY-soss). In American English, it's /ˈθeɪ.soʊs/ (THAY-sohss).
Yes, the derived adjective is 'Thasian', used to describe things originating from the island, e.g., 'Thasian marble'.
In antiquity, it was a wealthy Athenian ally and later subject, known for its gold mines and high-quality white marble exported across the Mediterranean.
An island in the Aegean Sea, and a regional unit of Greece.
Thasos is usually geographical/historical in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
THAsos is a THAin (slender) island in Greece.
Conceptual Metaphor
PLACE AS A CONTAINER (for history, resources).
Practice
Quiz
What is Thasos historically famous for?