Ionian (Noun)
Meaning 1
The ancient Greek inhabitants of Attica and related regions in Ionia.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The people of Ionia were considered one of the most culturally advanced city-states of the ancient Greek world, with a rich history of artistic, literary and philosophical achievements.
- During the Archaic period, Ionians played a significant role in the Greek colonization of Asia Minor and the Mediterranean.
- Ionian cities such as Miletus and Smyrna were major centers of trade and commerce, attracting merchants and travelers from all over the ancient world.
- As an Ionian, he spoke a dialect of ancient Greek that was distinct from the other linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks, such as the Aeolians and Dorians.
- The Ionians were also known for their architectural innovations, particularly in the development of the Ionic order, which featured scroll-like volutes at the top of the columns.