Alexandrian

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adjective

Al·​ex·​an·​dri·​an ˌa-lig-ˈzan-drē-ən 

ˌe-

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Alexandria and especially Alexandria, Egypt

2

: hellenistic

3

: of or relating to Alexander the Great

Alexandrian

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noun

plural Alexandrians

: a native or inhabitant of Alexandria

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1574, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1539, in the meaning defined above