Etruria
/ɪˈtruːriə/noun
An ancient region of central Italy inhabited by the Etruscans; also the historical name for that civilization's homeland.
Did you know?The Romans called the people of Etruria the Etrusci or Tusci, and their civilization left behind mysterious religious rites, divination practices, and a language that still isn’t fully understood.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Turrhēnoi / Tyrrhēnoi
“The Tyrrhenians, the Greek name for the Etruscans”
Latin
Latin
Etrūria
“The Etruscan homeland in central Italy”
Latin
Latin
Etruscī / Tuscī
“The Etruscans / Tusci, Roman names for the people”
Old French
OF
Etrurie
“A historical name for the Etruscan region”
Modern English
English
Etruria
“The ancient region and civilization of the Etruscans”
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