Achaian (Noun)
Meaning
A member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Achaian dialect was spoken by the Achaians, a group of prehistoric Greeks who inhabited the region of Achaea in southern Greece.
- The Achaians were one of the four main linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks, along with the Aeolians, Dorians, and Ionians.
- In Homer's Iliad, the Achaians are referred to as the Greeks who fought against the Trojans in the Trojan War.
- The Achaian dialect is an early form of the Greek language, and its study has provided valuable insights into the development of the language.
- The Achaians were a distinct cultural and linguistic group within the broader Greek civilization, with their own customs and traditions.