synoecism

(noun)

The amalgamation of several small settlements into a single urban center.

Related Terms

  • Linear
  • polis
  • oikoi
  • Linear B
  • palace economy

Examples of synoecism in the following topics:

  • Archaic Greece

    • The process of urbanization known as "synoecism" (or the amalgamation of several small settlements into a single urban center), took place in much of Greece during the 8th century.
  • The Rise of Classical Greece

    • Polis were established and expanded by synoecism, or the absorption of nearby villages and tribes.
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