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Corinthian.

Of or relating to Corinth.

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Meaning & usage

adj/kəˈɹɪnθi.ən/
  1. Of or relating to Corinth.

  2. Of the Corinthian order.

  3. Elaborate, ornate.

  4. Debauched in character or practice; impure.

  5. Being a sporting event (originally in horse racing and yachting) restricted to gentleman amateurs.

Where this word comes from

From Latin Corinthius + -an. By surface analysis, Corinth + -ian. The senses related to opulence or debauchery derive from the reputation of ancient Corinth.

noun/kəˈɹɪnθi.ən/
  1. An inhabitant or a resident of Corinth, and its suburbs.

  2. An inhabitant, a resident of; a thing that originates from Corinthia.

  3. An accomplished amateur athlete.

  4. A sailboat owner who helms their own boat in competitive racing.

  5. A worldly, fashionable person, accepted in society though possibly dissolute.

Where this word comes from

From Latin Corinthius + -an. By surface analysis, Corinth + -ian. The senses related to opulence or debauchery derive from the reputation of ancient Corinth.

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