Smyrnaean

See also: Smyrnæan

English

Alternative forms

• Smyrnæan, Smyrnean

Etymology

From Latin Smyrnaeus + English -an.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /smɝˈniːən/

Noun

Smyrnaean (plural Smyrnaeans)

1. (demonym) A native or inhabitant of (ancient) Smyrna. Contrast Smyrniot.

   Synonym: Smyrnian (rare)

Translations

native or inhabitant of ancient Smyrna

Adjective

Smyrnaean (not comparable)

1. Of or pertaining to Smyrna.

   Synonyms: Smyrnian (rare), Smyrniot

Translations

of or pertaining to Smyrna

• Greek:

  Ancient: Σμυρναῖος (Smurnaîos)

• Latin: Smyrnaeus

Further reading

• James A. H. Murray et al., editors (1884–1928), “Smyrnæan, sb. and a.”, in A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (Oxford English Dictionary), volume IX, Part 1 (Si–St), London: Clarendon Press, →OCLC, page 296, column 1.