Ionian

noun

Io·​ni·​an ī-ˈō-nē-ən How to pronounce Ionian (audio)
1
: a member of any of the Greek peoples who settled on the islands of the Aegean Sea and the western shore of Asia Minor toward the end of the second millennium b.c.
2
: a native or inhabitant of Ionia
Ionian adjective

Examples of Ionian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With time running short, the aircrew located the motor vessel Frio Ionian about 1,726 miles east of Bermuda and directed it to the sailboat, officials said. Mark Price, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024 Both seasons one and two followed a parallel storyline structure: the opening scene teases a death—human remains loaded onto a plane; a floating body in the Ionian sea—with revelations to be unveiled in the dramatic finale. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2024 Perched on a rocky promontory high above the Ionian Sea, the iconic San Domenico Palace offers panoramic views of Mount Etna and the ancient Greek theatre. Jim Dobson, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 The series featured life on a 180-foot sailboat that cruised the Ionian Sea. Jonathan Dienst, NBC News, 14 Dec. 2023 Nestled atop the hills of Corfu, the tiny village boasts stunning views of the surrounding Ionian Sea. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023 According to its website, San Domenico Palace is situated on a rocky promontory above the Ionian Sea. David Chiu, Peoplemag, 25 July 2023 And new fires broke out in central and southern Greece, and on the island of Corfu in the Ionian Sea, another popular destination for British visitors. Niki Kitsantonis, New York Times, 24 July 2023 Each wooden structure is finished in a vibrant green that matches the verdant surroundings and features a terrace with views of the Ionian Sea. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 June 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Ionia, Asia Minor

First Known Use

1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Ionian was in 1550

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“Ionian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ionian. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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