Pelasgiotis
/ˌpɛlæsɡiˈoʊtɪs/noun
An ancient district of Thessaly in Greece, traditionally associated with the Pelasgians.
Did you know?The Pelasgians were described by ancient writers as an enigmatic pre-Greek population, but their language and precise historical identity remain uncertain.
Etymological Timeline
Archaic Greek
Greek
Πελασγοί (Pelasgoi)
“The Pelasgians, a population remembered in Greek tradition as ancient inhabitants of parts of Greece”
Classical Greek
Greek
Πελασγία (Pelasgia)
“Pelasgian territory or land associated with the Pelasgians”
Classical Greek
Greek
Πελασγιῶτις (Pelasgiōtis)
“The Pelasgian district, especially a region of Thessaly”
Hellenistic Period
Greek
Πελασγιῶτις
“A recognized administrative and geographic district of Thessaly”
Roman Period
Latin
Pelasgiotis
“The Thessalian region called Pelasgiotis”
Modern English
English
Pelasgiotis
“The ancient Thessalian district, also known as Pelasgiotis”
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