Updated June 2026
A geographical and historical region in southeastern Europe, now divided among several countries. North Macedonia is an independent nation, whilst parts belong to Greece and Bulgaria.
“Ancient Macedonia was the kingdom of Alexander the Great, who built one of history's largest empires.”
/ˌmæs.əˈdəʊ.ni.ə/
mac·e·do·ni·a
Proper noun with five 'A's and two 'E's; extremely vowel-heavy pattern
Worth 14 points; proper nouns typically not allowed in standard play
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