Phoenician
What is another word for Phoenician? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adj — Relating to Phoenicia, an ancient civilization on the eastern Mediterranean coast, or its people.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Phoinix, "Phoenician," which entered English by way of Middle English phenicienes.
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What does “Phoenician” mean?
The word “Phoenician” means relating to Phoenicia, an ancient civilization on the eastern Mediterranean coast, or its people. In plain terms, to do with the ancient seafaring civilization of Phoenicia, or a person/language from it.
How do you pronounce “Phoenician”?
“Phoenician” is pronounced fuh-NIHSHN (/fəˈniːʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Phoenician” in a sentence?
Here is “Phoenician” used in a sentence: “Phoenician traders were famous for spreading their alphabet across the Mediterranean.”
What part of speech is “Phoenician”?
Depending on how it is used, “Phoenician” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “Phoenician” come from?
The word “Phoenician” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Phoinix, "Phoenician," which entered English by way of Middle English phenicienes.
How many meanings does “Phoenician” have?
“Phoenician” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Phoenicia, an ancient civilization on the eastern Mediterranean coast, or its people.
