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Athenian.

An inhabitant, resident, or citizen of Athens, Greece.

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Meaning & usage

noun/əˈθiː.ni.ən/
  1. An inhabitant, resident, or citizen of Athens, Greece.

Where this word comes from

From Latin athēniēnsis; compare Middle English Athenyensis pl and Old English Athēniense pl. By surface analysis, Athens + -ian.

adj/əˈθiː.ni.ən/
  1. Of or related to Athens, particularly (historical) ancient Athens, its empire, and its people.

    not-comparable
  2. Of or related to Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, technology, and skillful warfare.

    Greek · not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From Latin athēniēnsis; compare Middle English Athenyensis pl and Old English Athēniense pl. By surface analysis, Athens + -ian.

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