Al·ex·an·dri·an
| \ ˌa-lig-ˈzan-drē-ən
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Definition of Alexandrian
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1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Alexandria and especially Alexandria, Egypt
2
: hellenistic
3
: of or relating to Alexander the Great
Alexandrian
noun
plural Alexandrians
Definition of Alexandrian (Entry 2 of 2)
: a native or inhabitant of Alexandria
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“Alexandrian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Alexandrian. Accessed 16 May. 2021.
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