Smyrnaean

See also: Smyrnæan

English

Alternative forms

Smyrnæan, Smyrnean

Etymology

From Latin Smyrnaeus + English -an.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /smɝˈniːən/

Noun

Smyrnaean (plural Smyrnaeans)

(demonym) A native or inhabitant of (ancient) Smyrna. Contrast Smyrniot.
Synonym: Smyrnian (rare)

Translations

native or inhabitant of ancient Smyrna

French: Smyrnéen (fr) m, Smyrnéenne (fr) f
Italian: smirneo m, smirnea f
Latin: Smyrnaeus m, Smyrnaea f

Adjective

Smyrnaean (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to Smyrna.
Synonyms: Smyrnian (rare), Smyrniot

Translations

of or pertaining to Smyrna

French: smyrnéen (fr)
Greek:
Ancient: Σμυρναῖος (Smurnaîos)
Italian: smirneo
Latin: Smyrnaeus

Further reading

James A. H. Murray et al., editors (1884–1928), “Smyrnæan, sb. and a.”, in A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (Oxford English Dictionary), volume IX, Part 1 (Si–St), London: Clarendon Press, →OCLC, page 296, column 1.