Where does “Ionia” come from?
Ionia derives from Ancient Greek Ἰωνία, formed from Ancient Greek Ἰᾱ́ϝων with the suffix Ancient Greek -ῐ́ᾱ, denoting the region inhabited by Ionian Greeks.
Ionia (English): An Ancient Greek settlement on the west coast of Asia Minor inhabited by the Ionians, one of the four main Hellenic tribes
Definitions
- An Ancient Greek settlement on the west coast of Asia Minor inhabited by the Ionians, one of the four main Hellenic tribes