Athenian
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adjective
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noun
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(As an adjective)
Athenian ( adjective )
Of or relating to Athens, Greece or its people or culture.
Origin:
From ancient greek ἀθηναῖος (athēnaîos), from ἀθήνη (athḗnē) + -αῖος (-aîos) suffix meaning 'related to, from a place or person'.
Examples:
- The Athenian Acropolis is a famous historical site.
- Athenian democracy was a major influence on Western political systems.
- The Parthenon is an Athenian temple.
- The Athenian navy was one of the most powerful in the ancient world.
- Athenian literature is known for its philosophical and dramatic works.
(As a noun)
Athenian ( noun )
Of or relating to Athens, Greece or its people or culture.
Origin:
From ancient greek ἀθηναῖος (athēnaîos), from ἀθήνη (athḗnē) + -αῖος (-aîos) suffix meaning 'related to, from a place or person'.
Examples:
- The Athenian Acropolis is a famous historical site.
- Athenian democracy was a major influence on Western political systems.
- The Parthenon is an Athenian temple.
- The Athenian navy was one of the most powerful in the ancient world.
- Athenian literature is known for its philosophical and dramatic works.