Associations to the word «Athenian»

Wiktionary

ATHENIAN, noun. An inhabitant, resident, or citizen of Athens, Greece
ATHENIAN, adjective. Of or pertaining to Athens, Greece
ATHENIAN, adjective. Of or pertaining to the Greek goddess Athena

Dictionary definition

ATHENIAN, noun. A resident of Athens.
ATHENIAN, adjective. Of or relating to or characteristic of Athens or its inhabitants.

Wise words

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