Lycian

American  

[lish-ee-uhn] / ˈlɪʃ i ən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Lycia.

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noun

1. an inhabitant of Lycia.

2. an Anatolian language of Lycia, written in a form of the Greek alphabet.

ˈLycian British  

/ ˈlɪsɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to ancient Lycia, its inhabitants, or their language

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noun

1. an inhabitant of Lycia

2. the extinct language of the Lycians, belonging to the Anatolian group or family

Etymology

Origin of Lycian

First recorded in 1590–1600; Lyci(a) + -an

Example Sentences

On Facebook, a reader said: “Trekking in Lycian Way, river canoeing, canyoning, sea kayaking, paragliding etc. Kas is a must for nature lovers.”

From New York Times • Jan. 9, 2015

On Facebook, a reader said: “Trekking in Lycian Way, river canoeing, canyoning, sea kayaking, paragliding etc. Kas is a must for nature lovers.”

From New York Times • Jan. 9, 2015

Visitors interested in the past can use Kas as a base for visits to the nearby Lycian cities of Patara and Xanthos.

From New York Times • Jan. 9, 2015

Visitors interested in the past can use Kas as a base for visits to the nearby Lycian cities of Patara and Xanthos.

From New York Times • Jan. 9, 2015

The Lycian king received him with antique hospitality and entertained him splendidly for nine days before he asked to see the letter.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton