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  Scythian

  adjective

  pertaining to Scythia, its people, or their language.
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  scythian

  adjective

  of or relating to ancient Scythia, its inhabitants, or their language

Scythian

American  

[sith-ee-uhn] / ˈsɪθ i ən /

adjective

1. pertaining to Scythia, its people, or their language.

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Scythia.

2. the Iranian language spoken by the ancient Scythians.

scythian British  

/ ˈsɪðɪən /

adjective

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

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noun

1. a member of an ancient nomadic people of Scythia

2. the extinct language of this people, belonging to the East Iranian branch of the Indo-European family

Etymology

Origin of Scythian

First recorded in 1535–45; Scythi(a) + -an

Example Sentences

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Scythian

Prometheus found himself chained to the side of a Scythian mountain for disobeying the gods, who believed their strength depended on keeping people in dumb and servile awe.

From Salon ● Jan. 5, 2025

It said the Allard Pierson Museum had returned 565 items including ancient sculptures, Scythian and Sarmatian jewellery and Chinese lacquer boxes.

From Reuters ● Nov. 27, 2023

Artefacts created by the Scythian civilisation are among Ukraine's best-known historical heritage.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2023

“But thanks to these people and the operational work carried out, residents of the city of Melitopol — and not only Melitopol — will be able to observe again a large collection of Scythian gold.”

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2022

By it, without Dædalian wings, canst fly, And without Neptune, through the depths canst swim; By it thou canst subdue the Lybian heat, And bear the cruel cold of Scythian skies.

From Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight by John Willcock