Associations to the word «Lydia»

Wiktionary

LYDIA, proper noun. A historic region of SW Asia Minor/Persia.
LYDIA, proper noun. A woman converted by Paul; presumably named for ancestry or residence in Lydia.
LYDIA, proper noun. A female given name

Dictionary definition

LYDIA, noun. An ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC.

Wise words

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