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
1
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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the Aegean Sea, its islands, or the ancient cultures that lived around it.
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Aegean Sea
Aegean civilization
Aegean islands
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Etymology
From Latin aegaeus, from Ancient Greek Αἰγαῖος, possibly connected to a word for "waves."
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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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