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Mycenaean

//ˌmaɪ.sɪˈniːən// adj, name, noun

Definitions

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
Noun
  1. 1
    A native or inhabitant of Mycenae.
  2. 2
    a native or inhabitant of ancient Mycenae wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Mycenae + -an.

Etymology 2

From Mycenae + -an.

Etymology 3

From Mycenae + -an.

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