Achaean

Achaean
Achaean A*ch[ae]"an, Achaian A*cha"iana. [L. Achaeus, Achaius; Gr. ?.] Of or pertaining to Achaia in Greece; also, Grecian. -- n. A native of Achaia; a Greek. [1913 Webster] ||

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  • Achaean League — a political confederation of Achaean and other Greek cities, established in the late 3rd century B.C. and dissolved by the Romans in 146 B.C …   Useful english dictionary

  • Achaean — I. adjective or Achaian Date: 1567 of, relating to, or characteristic of Achaea; broadly of or relating to Greece II. noun or Achaian Date: 1607 a native or inhabitant of Achaea; broadly Greek …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Achaean — 1. noun An inhabitant or a resident of Achaea. 2. adjective Of or related to Achaea …   Wiktionary

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