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Athenian

Athenian

1 4.8
From Athens, Greece, or relating to its people
  • proper noun
  • /əˈθiniən/
translation icon : atenienses
  • Socrates was a very influential Athenian philosopher known for his contributions to ethics.

Examples

  • Both law and opinion permit the Athenian to go about his own life unhindered.

    Academic text (1991)

  • The kid-centered stewardship we do at Athenian reflects only one facet of the community's involvement in stewardship.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Well, if you do, we will ask the Athenians to help us.

  • Eventually the Athenians lost both their commander and the contest.

  • Socrates is an Athenian.

    Academic text (2016)

  • Today, I'm happy to report, Athenian can illustrate its commitment to being green by pointing to a spectacularly diverse set of projects in which students are involved.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Every Athenian takes pride in the city's rich history and cultural heritage.

  • The Athenian assembly played a crucial role in the development of democracy in ancient Greece.

Synonyms

Greek
vsAthenian
148 1.0

A person from Greece

is narrower, meaning someone from one city in that country
Hellenic
vsAthenian
3 8.6

Relating to ancient Greece, its people, or culture

is about people or things from one particular city rather than broad culture
Attic
vsAthenian
2 9.5

Relating to the people or language of ancient Athens

is specific to people or things from that single city rather than the region
Grecian
vsAthenian
  • Archaic
1 8.2

A person from Greece, often mentioned in old stories

is focused on a single city's people without historical or literary tone
Hellene
vsAthenian
9.9

A person from Greece, especially in ancient times

is tied to people from one city rather than the broader ancient nation

Surface Forms

Athenian main

Morphology

Athenian = Athens (transparent) = Athens + ian

Formed from 'Athens' + '-ian', indicating origin or relation; the structure and meaning are regular and recognizable.

Etymology

Athenian comes from the old Greek name Athenai and the goddess Athena, who stood for wisdom and skill. So an Athenian is a person 'from Athens', and the name helps explain why the city is known for its philosophers and artists.