Dorian
Dorian (adj) means relating to the Dorians, an ancient Greek people, or to their dialect and culture. Example: “The Dorian invasions reshaped the political map of ancient Greece.”
How to use Dorian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly encountered today either in music theory (the Dorian mode) or as a given name, tracing back to the ancient Greek Dorian people.
Word forms
more Dorian comparative, Dorians plural, most Dorian superlative
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The _____ invasions reshaped the political map of ancient Greece.
Etymology
From the Latin root of Dores, from Ancient Greek Dōrieús ("of Doris"), the mythical homeland of the Dorians.
Rhymes for Dorian
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What does “Dorian” mean?
The word “Dorian” means relating to the Dorians, an ancient Greek people, or to their dialect and culture. In plain terms, most commonly encountered today either in music theory (the Dorian mode) or as a given name, tracing back to the ancient Greek Dorian people.
How do you pronounce “Dorian”?
“Dorian” is pronounced DAW-ree-uhn (/ˈdɔːɹiən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dorian” in a sentence?
Here is “Dorian” used in a sentence: “The Dorian invasions reshaped the political map of ancient Greece.”
What part of speech is “Dorian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Dorian” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “Dorian” come from?
The word “Dorian” comes from Ancient Greek. From the Latin root of Dores, from Ancient Greek Dōrieús ("of Doris"), the mythical homeland of the Dorians.
Is “Dorian” a common word?
“Dorian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Dorian” have?
“Dorian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the Dorians, an ancient Greek people, or to their dialect and culture.