Mede

noun

ˈmēd 

: a native or inhabitant of ancient Media in Persia

Examples of Mede in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stops included a condo in the Villages of Montgomery Run, a ranch-style home in the Valley Mede neighborhood and then a home built in 1874 in the historic district. — Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025

This year’s hosts are Swedish comedian Petra Mede and actor Malin Åkerman. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 11 May 2024

The eclipse that surprised the warring Medes and Lydians into peace may not have been a surprise to all; it is said to have been predicted by Thales of Miletus. — Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin Medus, from Greek Mēdos

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above