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Icarian

Icarian

9.9
A person who lives on or comes from the Greek island Icaria
  • noun
  • /aɪˈkɛəriən/
: icario
  • Many Icarians are known for their hospitality and healthy lifestyle.

Examples

  • An Icarian told us about the island's long life and relaxed customs.

  • An Icarian is known for their connection to the island's rich history.

  • The Icarian community celebrates traditional festivals every summer.

  • Many Icarian traditions are celebrated during the summer festivals.

  • An Icarian shared stories about the island's beautiful landscapes and culture.

  • The Icarian people enjoy a slower pace of life, with a focus on community and well-being.

  • Every Icarian takes pride in their unique traditions that have been passed down through generations.

Synonyms

Greek
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A person from Greece

is from a specific island of that country rather than the whole country

Surface Forms

Icarian singular
Icarians plural

Morphology

Icarian = Icaria (opaque) = Icaria + n

The suffix '-n' (from '-ian') is standard, but the base 'Icaria' is a proper noun unknown to most learners, making the meaning opaque.

Etymology

Icarian can also be a noun meaning a person from the Greek island Icaria. So an Icarian is 'a person who lives in or comes from Icaria' and shares its local customs and life.