Delian

[ dee-lee-uhn, deel-yuhn ]

adjective

1. pertaining to Delos.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Delos.

Delian

/ ˈdiːlɪən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Delos

adjective

1. of or relating to Delos
2. of or relating to Delius

Word History and Origins

Origin of Delian¹

1615–25; < Latin Dēli ( us ) (< Greek Dḗlios ) + -an

Example Sentences

She was directly inspired by Apollo (the Delian seer), and dwelt in a cavern near his temple.

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This part of the existing hymn ends with an encomium of the Delian festival of Apollo and of the Delian choirs.

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Then he triumphantly dedicated his flagship to the Delian Apollo.

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As a whole, the spirit of the piece is much more Delian (Ionian) than Delphic.

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The city was soon rebuilt, and as a member of both the Delian Leagues attached itself by numerous treaties to the Athenians.

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