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Chian

American

[kahy-uhn] / ˈkaɪ ən /

adjective

of or relating to Chios or its inhabitants.

noun

a native or inhabitant of Chios.

Chian British

/ ˈkaɪən /

adjective

of or relating to Chios

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

a native or inhabitant of Chios

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Chian

First recorded in 1625–35; Chi(os) + -an

Example Sentences

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Another cipher of mother-daughter communication that Chian g had to consider was the dialogue of LuLing and her own mother-figure, Precious Auntie.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2022

Chian Gavin, 57, of nearby Brookland, wiped her eyes while the crowd sang “Amazing Grace.”

From Washington Post • Jun. 2, 2020

His wife, Foteini, brings out a Chian delicacy of lemon flowers in syrup.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2016

The pricetag came as Controller John Chian isued a new audit of the California Public Employees' Retirement System.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2014

Chian smiles, distorting his scar, and claps his gloved hands together.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu

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