Ephesian (Noun)
Meaning
A resident of the ancient Greek city of Ephesus.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The ephesian merchants played a significant role in the trade and commerce of the Mediterranean region during the Roman Empire.
- A group of ephesians traveled to Rome to petition the Emperor for permission to build a new temple.
- As an ephesian, Theodotus was proud of his city's rich cultural heritage and history.
- The ephesian priestess was revered for her wisdom and knowledge of the mysteries of the goddess Artemis.
- During the festival of Artemis, thousands of ephesians gathered in the temple to make offerings and celebrate the goddess.