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Lydian.

A native or inhabitant of ancient Lydia.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈlɪ.dɪ.ən/Received-Pronunciation/ˈlɪ.di.ən/General-American
  1. A native or inhabitant of ancient Lydia.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English Lydia Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Italic *-nos Proto-Italic *-ānos Latin -ānus Old French -ainder. Middle English -an English -an English Lydian From Lydia + -an.

name/ˈlɪ.dɪ.ən/Received-Pronunciation/ˈlɪ.di.ən/General-American
  1. An extinct Indo-European language in the Anatolian subgroup.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English Lydia Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Italic *-nos Proto-Italic *-ānos Latin -ānus Old French -ainder. Middle English -an English -an English Lydian From Lydia + -an.

adj/ˈlɪ.dɪ.ən/Received-Pronunciation/ˈlɪ.di.ən/General-American
  1. Pertaining to Lydia, or its people, language or culture.

    not-comparable
  2. Designating a mode of ancient Greek music, reputed to be light and effeminate.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English Lydia Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Italic *-nos Proto-Italic *-ānos Latin -ānus Old French -ainder. Middle English -an English -an English Lydian From Lydia + -an.

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