Cretan

American  

[kreet-n] / ˈkrit n /

adjective

1. of or relating to the island of Crete or its inhabitants.

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Crete.

Cretan British  

/ ˈkriːtən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Crete or its inhabitants

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Crete

Etymology

Origin of Cretan

< Latin Crētānus. See Crete, -an

Example Sentences

Cretan said he wasn’t aware of any requirement for city workers to follow up with Journey Home participants once they are relocated, but he added: “Sometimes you can’t find people, too. That’s the reality.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2024

Before the Pogues, MacGowan toyed with playing Cretan music, with making rock seasoned with industrial noise, even with starting an imperial-Rome act where band members would wear togas and gladiator outfits.

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2023

Albolineata, sometimes called Cretan brake fern, ribbon fern, or table fern, which is a common houseplant native to Europe, Asia, and Africa.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 16, 2023

Like Fang, he brought surplus humanity to his ancient Cretan king.

From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2022

Spirits began to appear around Minos—shimmering forms that slowly multiplied, solidifying into Cretan soldiers.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan