Achaean

• Achæan, Achaian, Achean, Akhaian

Borrowed from Latin achaeus, from Ancient Greek Ἀχαιός (Akhaiós), + -an.

• IPA^(key): /əˈkiːən/

Achaean (plural Achaeans)

1. An inhabitant or resident of Achaea, especially a member of an ancient Hellenic tribe that inhabited the region of Achaea.
2. (loosely, literary) In Homeric usage, a Greek person, especially of the Mycenaean era.

   Synonym: Greek

Achaean (not comparable)

1. Of or relating to Achaea or the Achaeans.
2. (loosely, literary) In Homeric usage, of or relating to Greece, especially of the Mycenaean era.

   Synonym: Greek