nomos

the ancient nomos of the island dictated seasonal migration patterns.

scholars debated the relationship between nomos and physis in greek philosophy.

the nomos of hospitality required welcoming strangers with generosity.

colonial powers often ignored the local nomos when establishing new laws.

the unwritten nomos was passed down through generations of oral tradition.

religious nomos shaped daily life in the ancient city-state.

the philosopher questioned whether nomos was truly just or merely powerful.

each city-state maintained its own nomos regarding trade and commerce.

the tension between nomos and nature featured prominently in greek tragedies.

anthropologists studied how nomos evolves within isolated communities.

the new ruler promised to respect the sacred nomos of his people.

legal historians traced the origins of western law to greek nomos.

the nomos of warfare established rules for honorable combat.

in modern contexts, nomos often refers to the concept of natural law.

the committee sought to codify traditional nomos into written statutes.