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samian

Sa·mi·an
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sey-mee-uh n]
    • /ˈseɪ mi ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sey-mee-uh n]
    • /ˈseɪ mi ən/

Definitions of samian word

  • adjective samian of or relating to the Greek island of Samos. 1
  • noun samian a native or inhabitant of Samos. 1
  • adjective samian of or relating to Samos or its inhabitants 0
  • noun samian a native or inhabitant of Samos 0

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Origin of samian

First appearance:

before 1570
One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Latin Sami(us) (< Greek Sámios of Samos) + -an

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Parts of speech for Samian

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

samian popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

samian usage trend in Literature

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