Eolian (Noun)
Meaning
A member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Eolian city of Smyrna was a major cultural center in ancient Greece.
- The Eolian dialect was one of the earliest forms of the Greek language.
- Eolian settlements were established along the coast of Asia Minor.
- Historians have studied the Eolian dialect to better understand the evolution of Greek.
- The Eolian tribe was known for its rich poetic tradition and mythology.