Pontus

/ˈpɑntəs/

Definitions of Pontus

1. noun

   an ancient region of northern Asia Minor on the Black Sea; it reached its height under Mithridates VI but was later incorporated into the Roman Empire
   example of:

   geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region

   a demarcated area of the Earth
2. noun

   (Greek mythology) ancient personification of the sea; father of Nereus
   synonyms: Pontos

   type of:

   Greek deity

   a deity worshipped by the ancient Greeks