Salaminian

1 of 2

adjective

Sal·​a·​min·​i·​an

¦salə¦minēən

: of or relating to Salamis, Cyprus

Salaminian

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of ancient Salamis, Cyprus

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin Salamini us Salaminian (from Greek Salaminios, from Salamin-, Salamis, city in ancient Cyprus) + English -an

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