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Stelae vs Stela - What's the difference?

stelae | stela |

As nouns the difference between stelae and stela

is that stelae is (archaeology) while stela is connection (position in a network of profitable acquaintanceships).

stelae

English

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Noun

(head)
  • (archaeology)

    • See also

    * steles (the plural of stela's Greek-derived synonym stele ) * stelai (an alternative form of steles, from the Greek )

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    stela

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (pl. ) stelae, steles

    Noun

    (stelae)
  • (archaeology) an obelisk or upright stone pillar, usually as a primitive commemoration or gravestone
  • *1776 , R. Chandler, Trav. Greece , VIII 35
  • *:In the courts of the houses lie many round stelæ , or pillars, once placed on the graves of the Athenians.
  • *1837 , J. G. Wilkinson, Manners & Customs of the Anc. Egyptians , I ii 101
  • *:He erected a stela , with an inscription in the sacred character, to commemorate his successes.
  • *1876 , S. Manning, Land of Pharaohs , 203
  • *:The upright blocks or stelas are among the most curious parts of the present ruin.
  • *1893 , E. A. T. W. Budge, Mummy , 30
  • *:Thothmes I. set up two stelæ near the Euphrates.
  • *1966 , Paul Bowles, Up Above the World
  • *:A shore excursion had been arranged for the passengers who were interested in visiting the stelae of San Ignacio.

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