Xanthian

American  

[zan-thee-uhn] / ˈzæn θi ən /

adjective

1. of or relating to the ancient city of Xanthus.

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Xanthian British  

/ ˈzænθɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to the ancient Lycian city of Xanthus or its inhabitants

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Etymology

Origin of Xanthian

First recorded in 1675–85; Xanth(us) + -ian

Example Sentences

These objects being discussed, the visitor should repair to the glass case at the end of the room, and examine some small curiosities from the Xanthian Acropolis, which are placed therein.

From How to See the British Museum in Four Visits by Jerrold, W. Blanchard

It was so tragical a sight, that Brutus could not endure to see it, but wept at the very relation of it, and proclaimed a reward to any soldier that could save a Xanthian.

From Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans by Clough, Arthur Hugh

In 1845 he was knighted “as an acknowledgment of his services in the removal of the Xanthian antiquities to this country.”

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" by Various

Xanthian, zan′thi-an, adj. pertaining to Xanthus, the capital of ancient Lycia, in Asia Minor.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

The "Xanthian Marbles," and "Washington Allston," are very pleasing papers.

From Woman in the Ninteenth Century and Kindred Papers Relating to the Sphere, Condition and Duties, of Woman. by Fuller, Margaret