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Isaurian

Isaurian

9.9
A person from Isauria, an ancient region in what is now Turkey
  • noun
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  • Leo the Isaurian became a significant ruler in Byzantine history due to his military strategies.

Examples

  • The Isaurian people have a unique heritage.

  • The ancient Isaurian tribes were known for their fierce independence.

  • Historians have studied the influence of Isaurian leaders in the Byzantine Empire.

  • Artifacts from the Isaurian region reveal a unique blend of cultures.

  • Many Isaurians were known for their fierce independence.

  • The ancient Isaurian people were known for their fierce resistance against external forces.

  • During the reign of the Isaurian dynasty, the empire experienced a time of renewal and military growth.

Surface Forms

Isaurian singular
Isaurians plural

Etymology

Isaurian names a person from the old region Isauria; the ending -ian means 'from' or 'belonging to', just like a Parisian is someone from Paris. So an Isaurian is a member of the Isaurian people or someone who comes from that region.