Como Pronunciar "xenia"
word
ZEE-nee-uh
zee-NEE-uh
Definição
Xenia is the ancient Greek custom of showing hospitality and generosity to guests or strangers, often seen as a sacred duty.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈziniə
Inglês Britânico
zˈiːniɐ
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
ZEE-nee-uh
UK
zee-NEE-uh
Ouça em Contexto
In ancient Greece, xenia was important for travelers.
Zeus was the god who protected xenia.
Stories about xenia can be found in Homer’s epic poems.
Many Greek myths warn of the dangers of breaking xenia.