xanthian

Xan·thi·an

X x

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zan-thee-uh n]
- /ˈzæn θi ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zan-thee-uh n]
- /ˈzæn θi ən/

Definitions of xanthian word

adjective xanthian of or relating to the ancient city of Xanthus. 1
adjective xanthian of or relating to the ancient Lycian city of Xanthus or its inhabitants 0
noun xanthian A citizen of Xanthos. 0
adjective xanthian Of the city Xanthos (or Xanthus) in ancient Lycia. 0

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Origin of xanthian

First appearance:

before 1675

One of the 48% oldest English words

First recorded in 1675-85; Xanth(us) + -ian

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Parts of speech for Xanthian

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

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xanthian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.