Antiochian
/ˌæntiˈoʊkiən/ adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A person from, or an inhabitant of, ancient Antioch. historical
"Pompey erected the place into a free city for refusing to receive the Armenian King Tigranes, whom the Antiochians had summoned to their aid."
Adjective
- 1 Of or pertaining to ancient Antioch.
- 2 Pertaining to Antiochus of Ascalon, a contemporary with Cicero, and the founder of a sect of philosophers.
Example
More examples"Pompey erected the place into a free city for refusing to receive the Armenian King Tigranes, whom the Antiochians had summoned to their aid."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Antioch + -ian.
Etymology 2
From Antiochus + -ian.