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damascene

1 9.9

Relating to the city of Damascus or its people

adjective
/ˌdæməˈsiːn/

: damasceno

The Damascene architecture of the ancient city reflects centuries of history and artistry.

Examples

In Syria, it is interesting to note that it was the Damascene business class that averted the country's degeneration into a civil war.

Academic text (1991)
He had judged correctly, and the Korasmians overwhelmed the Damascene formation before turning towards the Bedouins and destroying them too.
When Usamah served the Damascene atabeg, he negotiated with the Egyptians in verse, while crusader knights spun the poems of courtly love.

Academic text (2011)
In the south was Jabal Druze ("Druze Mountain"), where a remote community of heterodox Muslims lived who were resistant to Damascene rule and had close links across the border with Transjordan.

Blog text (1)
She proudly wore a Damascene robe during the cultural festival, showcasing her heritage.
Many Damascene artisans are renowned for their skilled craftsmanship in traditional crafts.

Synonyms

Syrian

vsdamascene

268 3.2

From the country of Syria or connected with its people and culture

is narrower, applying only to the city and its people

Surface Forms

damascene positive

Morphology

damascene = Damascus (transparent) = Damascus + ene

This is a straightforward demonymic adjective meaning 'of Damascus' formed from the city name plus a relational suffix.

Etymology

Damascene comes from the city Damascus, so it simply means 'from Damascus' or 'of Damascus', which is why we use it for things and traditions linked to that city.