HyperDic: ionian

English > 3 senses of the word Ionian:
ADJECTIVEpertIonianof or pertaining to the ancient Ionians who lived in Attica and related territories, to their Ionic dialect of Greek, or to their culture
NOUNperson Ioniana member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks
groupIonianthe ancient Greek inhabitants of Attica and related regions in Ionia
English > Ionian: 3 senses > adjective 1, pert
MeaningOf or pertaining to the ancient Ionians who lived in Attica and related territories, to their Ionic dialect of Greek, or to their culture.
NounsAtticathe territory of Athens in ancient Greece where the Ionic dialect was spoken
English > Ionian: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks.
BroaderGreek, HelleneA native or inhabitant of Greece
English > Ionian: 3 senses > noun 2, group
MeaningThe ancient Greek inhabitants of Attica and related regions in Ionia.
Broadercitizenry, peopleThe body of citizens of a state or country

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