MILESIAN

Etymology 1

Noun

Milesian (plural Milesians)

(historical) a native or inhabitant of the ancient city of Miletus in Asia Minor. [from 16th c.]

a follower of the Milesian school of philosophy founded by Thales

Hyponyms

• Thalesian

• Anaximanderian

• Anaximenean

Adjective

Milesian (comparative more Milesian, superlative most Milesian)

Pertaining to Miletus or its inhabitants. [from 16th c.]

Etymology 2

Adjective

Milesian (comparative more Milesian, superlative most Milesian)

Pertaining to Milesius or his people; Irish.

Noun

Milesian (plural Milesians)

A member of a people in Irish mythology, the descendants of Míl Espáine.

(dated, sometimes humorous) An Irishman; someone of Irish origin.

Anagrams

• Emilians, alienism

Source: Wiktionary

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Mi*le"sian, a. Etym: [L. Milesius, Gr.

1. (Anc. Geog.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to Miletus, a city of Asia Minor, or to its inhabitants.

2. (Irish Legendary Hist.)

Definition: Descended from King Milesius of Spain, whose two sons are said to have conquered Ireland about 1300 b. c.; or pertaining to the descendants of King Milesius; hence, Irish.

Mi*le"sian, n.

1. A native or inhabitant of Miletus.

2. A native or inhabitant of Ireland.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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