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ACHAEAN
Achaean
(adjective) of or relating to Achaea or its ancient Greek people
Achaean, Arcado-Cyprians
(noun) the ancient Greek inhabitants of Achaea
Achaean, Achaian
(noun) a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks
Source: WordNet® 3.1
A*chæ"an, A*cha"ian a. Etym: [L. Achaeus, Achaius; Gr.
Definition: Of or pertaining to Achaia in Greece; also, Grecian.
– n.
Definition: A native of Achaia; a Greek.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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