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Minyan.

A member of a race said to be autochthonous to the Aegean area.

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Meaning & usage

noun/mɪˈnaɪən/
  1. A member of a race said to be autochthonous to the Aegean area.

    Greek
Where this word comes from

From Latin Minyes (from Ancient Greek Μινύες (Minúes)) + -an.

adj/mɪˈnaɪən/
  1. Pertaining to the Minyans.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From Latin Minyes (from Ancient Greek Μινύες (Minúes)) + -an.

name/mɪˈnaɪən/
  1. A surname.

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