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English
Etymology
From Latin Smyrnaeus + English -an.
Pronunciation
Noun
Smyrnaean (plural Smyrnaeans)
- (demonym) A native or inhabitant of (ancient) Smyrna. Contrast Smyrniot.
- Synonym: Smyrnian (rare)
Translations
native or inhabitant of ancient Smyrna
Adjective
Smyrnaean (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to Smyrna.
- Synonyms: Smyrnian (rare), Smyrniot
Translations
of or pertaining to Smyrna
Further reading
- James A. H. Murray et al., editors (1884–1928), “Smyrnæan, sb. and a.”, in A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (Oxford English Dictionary), volume IX, Part 1 (Si–St), London: Clarendon Press, →OCLC, page 296, column 1.