How to pronounce“xenelasy”in English
IPA/zɛˈniləsi/
Syllablesxe·ne·la·sy
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noun
The practice of expelling foreigners in Doric Crete and Lacedaemonia.
“The old discipline and the public mess (as far as the rich were concerned) had degenerated into mere forms—a numerous body of strangers or non-citizens (the old xenêlasy, or prohibition of resident strangers, being long discontinued) were domiciled in the town, forming a powerful moneyed interest; […]”
Synonyms:xenelasia