isthmian

1 of 2

noun

isth·​mi·​an ˈi-smē-ən 

1

: a native or inhabitant of an isthmus

2

capitalized : a native or inhabitant of the Isthmus of Panama

isthmian

2 of 2

adjective

: of, relating to, or situated in or near an isthmus: such as

a

often capitalized : of or relating to the Isthmus of Corinth in Greece or the games held there in ancient times

b

often capitalized : of or relating to the Isthmus of Panama connecting the North American and South American continents

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1603, in the meaning defined above