adj Uncommon

Aegean

ee-JEE-uhn

Aegean (adj) means relating to the Aegean Sea, the body of water between Greece and Turkey, or the ancient civilizations around it. Example: “The museum has an impressive collection of Aegean pottery from the Bronze Age.”

adj

Relating to the Aegean Sea, the body of water between Greece and Turkey, or the ancient civilizations around it.

"The museum has an impressive collection of Aegean pottery from the Bronze Age."

noun

A slender, shorthaired breed of domestic cat originally from the Greek islands.

"The Aegean is one of the few natural cat breeds to originate in Greece."

How to Use Aegean

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to the Aegean Sea, its islands, or the ancient cultures that lived around it.

Common pairings

Aegean Sea Aegean civilization Aegean islands

Word Forms

Aegeans plural

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Etymology

From Latin aegaeus, from Ancient Greek Αἰγαῖος, possibly connected to a word for "waves."

Origin: Ancient Greek

Rhymes for Aegean

lean bean wean dean jean Sean mean Kean clean glean ocean Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Aegean” mean?

The word “Aegean” means relating to the Aegean Sea, the body of water between Greece and Turkey, or the ancient civilizations around it. In plain terms, relating to the Aegean Sea, its islands, or the ancient cultures that lived around it.

How do you pronounce “Aegean”?

“Aegean” is pronounced ee-JEE-uhn (/iˈd͡ʒi.ən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Aegean” in a sentence?

Here is “Aegean” used in a sentence: “The museum has an impressive collection of Aegean pottery from the Bronze Age.”

What part of speech is “Aegean”?

Depending on how it is used, “Aegean” can be an adjective and a noun.

Where does the word “Aegean” come from?

The word “Aegean” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin aegaeus, from Ancient Greek Αἰγαῖος, possibly connected to a word for "waves.".

Is “Aegean” a common word?

“Aegean” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Aegean” have?

“Aegean” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the Aegean Sea, the body of water between Greece and Turkey, or the ancient civilizations around it.

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