athenian

/əˈθiːniən/
adjective
  1. Relating to the ancient Greek city-state of Athens or its people, culture, or government.
    • She studied Athenian philosophy at the university.
    • The museum has a large collection of Athenian pottery.
    • The Athenian democracy was one of the first in the world.
noun
  1. A native or inhabitant of Athens, especially in ancient times.
    • The traveler met an Athenian who showed him around the city.
    • Many Athenians gathered to vote on important laws.
    • Socrates was a famous Athenian who taught in the marketplace.
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