Scythia

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsɪðiÉ™/, /ˈsɪθiÉ™/

Origin

From Latin Scythia, from Ancient Greek Σκυθία.

Full definition of Scythia

Proper noun

1. (historical) a region of Central Eurasia in the classical era, encompassing parts of Pontic steppe, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, inhabited by nomadic Scythians from at least the 11th century BCE to the 2nd century CE

Usage notes

Precise boundaries vary with author.

Related terms

• Scythian