Byzantian

adjective

By·​zan·​tian

bə-ˈzan-sh(ē-)ən,

-tē-ən,

-tyən

: byzantine

Byzantian civilization

Word History

Etymology

Byzantium, ancient city on the site of İstanbul, Turkey + English -an

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