Athenian

[ uh-thee-nee-uh n ]
/ əˈθi ni ən /

adjective

pertaining to Athens, Greece.

noun

a native or citizen of Athens, Greece.

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Origin of Athenian

1580–90; < Latin Athēni(ēnsis) of Athens + -an; see -ensis

OTHER WORDS FROM Athenian

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British Dictionary definitions for athenian

Athenian
/ (əˈθiːnɪən) /

noun

a native or inhabitant of Athens

adjective

of or relating to Athens
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