Sophene
English
Alternative forms
- Tsopk (from Armenian)
Etymology
Via Latin Sōphēnē, from Ancient Greek Σωφηνή (Sōphēnḗ), probably of Urartian origin. Compare the Armenian name: Ծոփք (Copʻkʻ).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /soʊˈfiːni/
- Rhymes: -iːni
Proper noun
Sophene
- (historical) Province of ancient Armenia and of the Roman Empire, located to the south-west of Greater Armenia. Independent kingdom from 3rd century B.C. until 90's B.C. Lies in modern-day southeastern Turkey.
Derived terms
Translations
province of ancient Armenia and the Roman Empire