adj, name, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An inhabitant or a resident of Crete.
2. 2
   a native or inhabitant of Crete wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or relating to Crete or its inhabitants. not-comparable

Proper Noun

1. 1
   The dialect of Greek spoken in Crete.

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Example

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"Tom and Mary sat together for a long time enjoying life on this mild Cretan evening."

Etymology

From Crete + -an.

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