Dimitri
Dimitri (name) means a male given name, a variant of Demetrius, popular in Slavic and Mediterranean cultures. Example: “Dimitri grew up in a small village outside Athens.”
How to use Dimitri
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA male name common across Greek, Russian, and other European cultures.
Word forms
Dimitris plural
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_____ grew up in a small village outside Athens.
Etymology
From Italian Dimitri, tracing back through Latin Demetrius to Ancient Greek Demetrios, meaning "follower of Demeter," the goddess of agriculture.
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What does “Dimitri” mean?
The word “Dimitri” means a male given name, a variant of Demetrius, popular in Slavic and Mediterranean cultures. In plain terms, a male name common across Greek, Russian, and other European cultures.
How do you use “Dimitri” in a sentence?
Here is “Dimitri” used in a sentence: “Dimitri grew up in a small village outside Athens.”
What part of speech is “Dimitri”?
“Dimitri” is a name.
Where does the word “Dimitri” come from?
The word “Dimitri” comes from Ancient Greek. From Italian Dimitri, tracing back through Latin Demetrius to Ancient Greek Demetrios, meaning "follower of Demeter," the goddess of agriculture.
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