Athenian Meaning in English

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US

əˈθiniən

uh-THEE-nee-uhn

UK

əˈθiːniən

uh-THEE-nee-uhn

Definition

Relating to Athens, the capital city of Greece, or a person from Athens.

Usage & Nuances

"Athenian" can be an adjective (Athenian culture, Athenian democracy) or noun (an Athenian). Mostly used in historical or cultural contexts. It is capitalized because it refers to a proper noun.

• Spanish: ateniense
• Portuguese (BR): ateniense
• Portuguese (PT): ateniense
• Chinese (Simplified): 雅典的 - 雅典人
• Chinese (Traditional): 雅典的 - 雅典人
• Hindi: एथेंस का - एथेनियाई (निवासी)
• Arabic: أثيني
• Bengali: অ্যাথেনীয়
• Russian: афинский - афинянин (житель Афин)
• Japanese: アテナイの - アテナイ人
• Vietnamese: người Athens - thuộc Athens
• Korean: 아테네의 - 아테네 사람
• Turkish: Atinalı
• Urdu: ایتھینی (ایتھنز سے تعلق رکھنے والا)
• Indonesian: Orang Athena - dari Athena

Example Sentences

The Athenian city-state was very powerful in ancient Greece.

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Socrates was a famous Athenian philosopher.

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Many Athenian buildings are still standing today.

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She dreamed of living like an Athenian in ancient times, enjoying art and philosophy.

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You can see a lot of Athenian influence in modern democracy.

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"My grandfather was an Athenian," he proudly said.

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