noun
- Plural of anaclisis; a leaning or reclining position, especially in ancient Greek dining customs where guests reclined on couches.
Usage: archaic; historical; chiefly used in classical studies and ancient history contexts
Examples
- The ancient Greeks practiced anaclises during symposia, reclining on cushioned couches while dining.
- Scholars of classical antiquity study the customs of anaclises to understand social hierarchies in ancient banquets.
- The arrangement of anaclises in the triclinium reflected the status of each guest.