Samian
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A person from the Greek island of Samos
- noun
:
samio
- During the festival, a Samian told stories about the island's ancient history.
Examples
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The Samian lived in a vibrant community that celebrated their rich cultural heritage.
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And now the Samians overthrew the democratic regime that had just been placed in power and started a an oligarchic revolution.
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Many Samian artists create beautiful pottery inspired by their island's traditions.
Compounds
Samian ware
- Specialized
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Pottery made from reddish-brown clay on the Greek island of Lemnos in ancient times
Surface Forms
Etymology
Samian is a word for a person from the Greek island Samos, so it means 'a native of Samos'. That's why calling someone a Samian says they are an inhabitant or member of that island.
