noun

Athenian

uh-THEE-nee-uhn

Athenian (noun) means a person from Athens, Greece. Example: “The ancient Athenians developed one of the earliest forms of democracy.”

noun

A person from Athens, Greece.

"The ancient Athenians developed one of the earliest forms of democracy."

adj

Relating to Athens, especially the historic city-state and its people, culture, or empire.

"Athenian democracy allowed citizens to vote directly on laws."

"The play draws heavily on Athenian ideas about justice."

How to use Athenian

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to Athens or someone who comes from there, most often used when talking about ancient Greek history and philosophy.

Common pairings

Athenian democracy Athenian empire ancient Athenians

Word forms

Athenians plural

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Etymology

Built from the name Athens plus the adjective ending "-ian," following the same pattern as words like "Parisian" or "Venetian."

Synonyms

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Of related to Athens

Related words

of de east

Rhymes for Athenian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Athenian” mean?

The word “Athenian” means a person from Athens, Greece. In plain terms, relating to Athens or someone who comes from there, most often used when talking about ancient Greek history and philosophy.

How do you pronounce “Athenian”?

“Athenian” is pronounced uh-THEE-nee-uhn (/əˈθiː.ni.ən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Athenian” in a sentence?

Here is “Athenian” used in a sentence: “The ancient Athenians developed one of the earliest forms of democracy.”

What is another word for “Athenian”?

Words with a similar meaning to “Athenian” include Of and related to Athens.

What part of speech is “Athenian”?

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

How many meanings does “Athenian” have?

“Athenian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person from Athens, Greece.

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