isthmian
adjective
of or relating to an isthmus.
isthmian
American
[is-mee-uhn]
/ ˈɪs mi ən /
adjective
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of or relating to an isthmus.
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(initial capital letter) of or relating to the Isthmus of Corinth or the Isthmus of Panama.
noun
Isthmian
1
British
/ ˈɪsθmɪən /
adjective
isthmian
2
British
/ ˈɪsθmɪən /
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of isthmian
1595–1605; < Latin isthmi ( us ) (< Greek ísthmios of a neck of land, equivalent to isthm ( ós ) neck + -ios adj. suffix) + -an
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Nixon finished his isthmian tour by listening to a startling opinion and delivering two of his own.
From Time Magazine Archive
Australia will colonize the islands to its north and connect by some isthmian umbilicus to Asia.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
At several other times, such as the late Ordovician and mid-Devonian, when the isthmian barrier existed, it probably turned an important current northward into what is now the Mississippi Basin instead of into the Atlantic.
From Climatic Changes Their Nature and Causes by Ellsworth Huntington
In 1835 "British Honduras" was practically constituted a British colony, and British influence was subsequently extended into Nicaragua and Mosquitia, thus covering the favourite route for an isthmian waterway.
From The Panama Canal A history and description of the enterprise by J. Saxon Mills
In one respect the isthmian breakwater has been profitable to these states of the Pacific coast.
From The Panama Canal A history and description of the enterprise by J. Saxon Mills
Alfie is a qualified referee who officiates at step three and four of the football pyramid - the Isthmian League and the Southern League Premier Division.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
After earning three promotions to reach the semi‑professional Isthmian Premier League, the team co‑founded by YouTuber Spencer Owen and his brother Seb Carmichael‑Brown are asking to be demoted for the 2026‑27 season.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026
He stressed repeatedly that next season's budget will remain the same, but will be put into infrastructure rather than "extortionate" wages for "left‑backs or right midfielders" at Isthmian Premier League level.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026
When asked if Doherty could play for the Isthmian League South East Division-club again, Mr Owen said: "Never say never. We'll see."
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2025
The body of Ibycus was found and recognized, and the multitude assembled to witness the Isthmian games were sorely disappointed and dismayed at the sad tidings of his death.
From The Student's Mythology A Compendium of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Assyrian, Persian, Hindoo, Chinese, Thibetian, Scandinavian, Celtic, Aztec, and Peruvian Mythologies by Catherine Ann White
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