Mycenaean

//ˌmaɪ.sɪˈniːən// adj, name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A native or inhabitant of Mycenae.
  2. 2
    a native or inhabitant of ancient Mycenae wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to ancient Mycenae or its inhabitants. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of or relating to the early Greek civilization that spread its influence from Mycenae to many parts of the Mediterranean region and Central Europe from about 2800 to 1100 B.C.E., divided into three periods: Early Helladic (c. 2800–2000 B.C.E), Middle Helladic (c. 2000–1500 B.C.E), and Late Helladic (c. 1500–1100 B.C.E) not-comparable
  3. 3
    Of or relating to the Ancient Greek dialect written in the Linear B syllabary. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or characteristic of ancient Mycenae or its inhabitants wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Mycenaean Greek

Synonyms

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mycenaean greekmycenaen

Example

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"The largest island in the Aegean is Crete, and the form of civilization developed there is called Cretan or Minoan, from the name of one of the legendary sea-kings of Crete, whilst that which spread on the mainland is called Mycenaean from the great stronghold where dwelt the lords of Mycenae."

Etymology

From Mycenae + -an.

Related phrases

linear bmycenaean greek

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