Sardis
/ˈsɑːr.dɪs/noun
An ancient city in western Asia Minor, once the capital of Lydia.
Did you know?Sardis became legendary as the capital of King Croesus, whose immense wealth helped make the city a symbol of luxury, power, and the danger of thinking riches equal destiny.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Σάρδεις (Sárdeis)
“The ancient city of Sardis in Lydia”
Latin
Latin
Sardis
“Sardis, the famed city in Asia Minor”
Old French
French
Sardes
“The name of the ancient city”
Modern English
English
Sardis
“The historical city name used in English scholarship and biblical context”