Perioikoi

//ˌpɛɹiˈɔɪkɔɪ// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The ancient inhabitants of Laconia who were free residents of the mountains and the beaches of Laconia. plural, plural-only
  2. 2
    Alternative form of Perioikoi. alt-of, alternative, plural, plural-only

Etymology

Transliteration of Ancient Greek Περίοικοι (Períoikoi).

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