Mycenaean

See also: Mycenæan

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Mycenae +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌmaɪ.sɪˈniːən/
  • Rhymes: -iːən
  • Hyphenation: My‧ce‧nae‧an

Adjective

Mycenaean (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to ancient Mycenae or its inhabitants.
  2. Of or relating to the early Greek civilization that spread its influence from Mycenae to many parts of the Mediterranean region and Central Europe from about 2800 to 1100 B.C.E., divided into three periods: Early Helladic (c. 2800–2000 B.C.E), Middle Helladic (c. 2000–1500 B.C.E), and Late Helladic (c. 1500–1100 B.C.E)
  3. Of or relating to the Ancient Greek dialect written in the Linear B syllabary.

Translations

Noun

Mycenaean (plural Mycenaeans)

  1. A native or inhabitant of Mycenae.

Translations

Proper noun

Mycenaean

  1. Mycenaean Greek

See also

  • Wiktionary’s coverage of Mycenaean Greek terms
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