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| hegemony | leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others |
| hoplite | a heavily armed foot soldier of ancient Greece |
| Delian League | confederacy of ancient Greek states under the leadership of Athens, with headquarters at Delos |
| city-state | a city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state |
| ally | a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose |
| rebel | a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler |
| plague | a contagious bacterial disease characterized by fever and delirium, examples including bubonic plague and pneumonic plague |
| exile | expel and bar (someone) from their native country, typically for political or punitive reasons |
| truce | an agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time |
| hostage | a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition |
| coalition | an alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance |
| expedition | a journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, scientific research, or war |
| faction | a small organized dissenting group within a larger one |
| siege | a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside |
| revenue | income |
