Damascene
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8.3
A person born in or living in Damascus
- noun
- /ˌdæməˈsiːn/
:
damasceno
- One Damascene, a 24-year-old graduate who eschews politics but is still angry at having his car hijacked by an armed gang three weeks ago, told me that "you can speak pretty freely, but it's best not to act or get involved with street groups."
- John Damascene
Examples
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As a proud Damascene, he often shares stories about the beauty of Damascus.
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Okada Genkuro, damascene maker.
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John Damascene says that God gave the Jews the Sabbath because of their "grossness and sensuality" and "absolute propensity for material things."
Academic text (2000) -
Louth, Andrew. St. John Damascene: Tradition and Originality in Byzantine Theology. Oxford Early Christian Studies. New York: Oxford University, 2002. Pp. xvii + 327. $70.
Academic text (2003) -
Jean Damascene is known for his contributions to philosophy in the city of Damascus.
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The Damascene culture is rich in history, reflecting its long-standing traditions and influences.
Synonyms
Syrian
vsDamascene
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3.3
A person who was born in or now lives in Syria
is limited to someone from the capital city
Surface Forms
Damascene singular
Damascenes plural
Morphology
Etymology
Damascene comes from the city name Damascus in Syria, so a Damascene is someone 'from Damascus'.