Smyrnaean

1 of 2

noun

Smyr·​nae·​an

-nēən

plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of the ancient city of Smyrna in Asia Minor

Smyrnaean

2 of 2

adjective

"

: of or belonging to Smyrna

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Latin smyrnaeus, adjective & noun, Smyrnaean (from Greek smyrnaios, from Smyrna) + English -an, noun suffix

Adjective

Latin smyrnaeus + English -an, adjective suffix

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