Carian

[kair-ee-uhn]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Caria.

2. the extinct language of Caria, not known to be related to any other language, written in a script derived from the Greek alphabet.

adjective

1. of or relating to Caria.

2. of or relating to the Carians or their language.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Carian¹

First recorded in 1600–10; Cari(a) + -an

Example Sentences

The book, a collection of essays and studies from 14 academics and researchers, was edited by Emily Carian, Alex DiBranco and Chelsea Ebin.

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Carian Montull, 36, said she was at a clothing store in southern Puerto Rico when the lights went out.

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For Carian and many other farmers, the appeal of technology is as much about economics as saving water.

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Blaine Carian, who grows grapes, lemons and dates in Coachella, California, already uses deficit irrigation.

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Carian and Lydian are both extinct languages from western Anatolia.

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